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Biafra: Orlu on fire as military men shot residents over killing of soldiers by ESN (Video)

Orlu Local Government area of Imo State is currently on fire.

It was gathered that angry soldiers areon shooting rampage over the murder of their colleagues by Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Daily Post quoted a resident of the area as saying that shops and markets in the area have been shut down.

Recall that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) reportedly set on fire homes belonging to Fulani herdsmen in Ukwa, Abia State.Disclosing in viral footage earlier shared by a Facebook user, Kossisochukwu Chibundu on Sunday, said the safety operatives said they are not needed therefore must leave.

One person was feared dead while scores were wounded in a clash between Nigerian Army and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) security outfit in Okporo Orlu in Imo State.

It was gathered that the soldiers who were in military operation in the area stormed the community suspected to be operational base of the IPOB newly formed Eastern Security Network (ESN).

A resident in the area told the Nation that there was shoot out between soldiers and IPOB men and several people were wounded.

More to come.

Sunny Green Itodo

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