Following airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the Osumoghu community in Nnewi South Local Government Area, residents of the community have fled due to fear of attacks.
The NAF conducted airstrikes on Tuesday targeting camps of suspected terrorists believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Edward Gabkwet, spokesperson for the NAF, stated in a press release that the strikes were successful in hitting the targets and causing the terrorists to flee.
However, on Thursday, indigenous people of the Orsumoghu community started fleeing the area out of fear that the terrorists might regroup and attack them.
A source mentioned, “Our people are leaving the community now. There are rumours that the terrorists are regrouping, and there is a likelihood that, fueled by anger, they might target anyone they come across.
“These people are heartless. They don’t even know who their brothers are; that is the main reason no one wants to take chances with them.
“I live here in Awka, but my people in the village have all left,” the source said.
Gabkwet had mentioned in his press release that the reason for the airstrikes was due to intelligence reports indicating that the terrorists planned to conduct attacks in the localities.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Mohbad’s procession: Why we fired tear gas at Lekki Tollgate — Lagos Police
Lagos Police Command has revealed reason for firing canisters at some residents at Lekki Tollgate who stormed…
FCTA revokes Peter Obi, 164 others’ lands
High-profile individuals, including the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former…
Why eating two bitter kolanuts daily is beneficial for men — Study
Researchers, in a new study, said bitter kola because of its kolaviron content can protect against…
10 big lies told by Tinubu-led administration — Atiku’s Spokesman, Shaibu
Following claims made by the presidency in recent times that were later found to be inaccurate, Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on…
#BBNaijaAllStars: I got betrayed by my team, they sold my votes — Whitemoney
Whitemoney, a former BBNaija ‘All Stars’ housemate, has shared insights into the challenges he faced during…
Why Tinubu must sack his US lawyer
When Chief Obafemi Awolowo died in 1987, amid a deluge of musical tributes in his honour, a line among…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, will deliver the 2025…
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has denied allegations…
Concerns have been raised over the reported re-appointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as Director-General of…
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four individuals suspected of producing and selling counterfeit herbicides.
According to Ruger, the woman used to affectionately call him her “boyfriend,” which made him…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected cultists and…
This website uses cookies.