Army places officers on red alert over alleged IPOB onslaught
The indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) is planning an ambush attack on the security operatives in the South East, a Nigerian Army memo has indicated.
Sent to army commanders in the South-East on Thursday, the military internal communication warned soldiers to be on high alert and cautious of their movements and conversations.
The memo read:
“I am directed to inform all officers and men of the command of a planned attack by aggrieved group, IPOB, on security agencies in the South East. Intelligence revealed that the aggrieved group claimed that several of their members were killed in Abia on March 31, 2023.
“To ensure your safety and security of our formation and officers, it is advisable to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“It is also essential to watch your language in the public spaces and avoid making any inflammatory remarks that could escalate tensions.
“Please follow the instructions given in the message including remaining vigilant, carrying your rifles while on guard duty, and refraining from wearing your uniform outside of the office premises/ barracks.
“Please follow the instructions given to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Thank you for your continued dedication.”
IPOB has continued to agitate for the realisation of a sovereign state of Biafra comprising the old Eastern region. Its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is in government detention and is under trial for treason.
There has been escalation of violence against state assets in the South-East since Mr Kanu was incarcerated but the separatist group continue to deny involvement in the incessant attacks.
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