Soldiers Invade IPOB Eastern Security Network’s Operational Base, Kill Five, Burn Church, Others
The attack by the soldiers was said to be a reprisal after members of the ESN engaged them in a shootout last Friday.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 25, 2021
Operatives of the Nigerian Army on Monday again attacked residents of Okporo, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, killing about five persons.
SaharaReporters gathered that many persons were also injured when the soldiers stormed the community suspected to be the operational base of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The attack by the soldiers was said to be a reprisal after members of the ESN engaged them in a shootout last Friday.
Non-commissioned Soldiers Dying For Nigeria Get Almost Zero Allowances, Buy Own Uniforms Serviceman
The Lance Corporal, who spoke to SaharaReporters on condition of anonymity, accused authorities within the Nigerian Army of diverting what is due to soldiers of lower ranks.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 25, 2021
A Nigerian soldier has accused the Army authorities of neglecting their personnel, especially non-commissioned ones.
Non-commissioned soldiers refer to those in the following groups: master warrant officer, warrant officer, staff sergeant, sergeant, corporal, lance corporal, private and recruit.
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The Lance Corporal, who spoke to SaharaReporters on condition of anonymity, accused authorities within the Nigerian Army of diverting what is due to soldiers of lower ranks.
Nigerian Soldiers Resigned To Join Kanu’s Eastern Network – Military Sources
One of the military sources noted that more soldiers from the South-East, particularly those in the Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre Command, are currently being wooed to resign and join the ESN.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 22, 2021
At least five soldiers of the Nigerian Army recently resigned to join Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network, military sources have informed SaharaReporters, adding that the ESN is silently building a regional military force.
One of the military sources noted that more soldiers from the South-East, particularly those in the Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre Command, are currently being wooed to resign and join the ESN.