The
Nigerian Army on Friday claimed victory in its skirmish with secession
agitators across the South-east.
The announcement followed the conclusion of a
one-day tour of the region by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, who
inspected ongoing operations and participated in a military medical outreach
for residents.
The military launched an offensive last week to
curb the activities of members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, who
have recently intensified campaign for the secession of the Igbo-dominated
region from Nigeria.
The military exercise is codenamed Python
Dance, and it is ongoing across all the five states in the region. The Defence
Headquarters also designated IPOB a terrorist organisation, a decision that was
later backed by a federal court following complaints that the military lacked
powers to make such pronouncement.
The Buhari administration approached the court
for approval to proscribe IPOB in accordance with the dictates of the Terrorism
Act.
“The usual violent activities of the outlawed
Biafra “National Guards” (manning check points and extorting money from traders
and motorists) have now been checkmated. Similarly, the outlawed Biafra
terrorists group presence is no longer visible and people go about their normal
businesses without fear, let or hindrance,” Sagir Musa, a Nigerian Army
spokesperson, said in a statement.
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