INVASION OF A COMMUNITY IN ABA BY THE ARMY; Read what Colonel Musa of the 82 division said.(details)

Army Deputy Director Public Relation, 82 division Nigerian Army Colonel Sagir Musa has denied the reports that the Army invaded a community in Aba Abia state, he said that the Army did not and will not do such in the state or any other state in the south east or the south south, Colonel Musa said those spreading such rumors are all lovers of violense and those who do not want peace and unity in  the country.
Read what he said...

“Let me firmly reiterate that there is no invasion of any community by the soldiers in Abia State and in the entire South-Eastern part of Nigeria.
“The rumour is baseless and mischievous and should, therefore, be disregarded,” Colonel Musa said in a statement on Thursday.
He blamed what he called “supporters of violent secessionist agitation” for the report, saying troops have been carrying out their duties in the region in line with the rules of engagement.
Musa, however, asked them to join the military in tackling security challenges – such as kidnapping among other crimes – in the state and in the South-East region.
He said, “Mischief makers, propagandists and supporters of violent secessionist agitation, as well as any other person or group with criminal disposition, are the ones wickedly peddling this rumour.Soldiers in Aba are lawfully deployed, with a clear mandate, Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct to combat identified obvious security challenges in South-East Nigeria.”
“Soldiers in Aba are lawfully deployed, with a clear mandate, Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct to combat identified obvious security challenges in South-East Nigeria.”
“Thus, issues of kidnappings, cultism, farmers -herdsmen clashes, violent secessionist agitation and insurgency among other menaces have been made severally and soundly clear as the focus and target of Exercise EGWU EKE II.The earlier we appreciate this and work together, the better for the peace and security of our society.”
“The earlier we appreciate this and work together, the better for the peace and security of our society,” the colonel advised.