Twitter users, who are majorly Nigerians, have called on the Nigerian military to stop its bombardment of Orlu, a town in Imo State.
Videos showing military airstrikes in Orlu, a suburb of Imo state, have been trending on the social platform, causing users to wonder about the presence of the military in the town.
On Thursday February 18, the Nigerian military confirmed that it has deployed helicopters gunship and other gadgets to identify camps occupied by the personnels of Eastern Security Network – a security outfit created by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to protect eastern region from alien Fulani terrorists masquerading as cattle herders.
The army spokesperson for the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, Imo State, Babatunde Zubairu, however, said that civilians were not being harassed.
However, that assurance held no weight with Twitter users, as they continue to tweet under the #Orlu hashtag, calling for an end to the military operation.
Popular Twitter user and social activist, Aisha Yesufu tweeted, “What is this reports of Nigerian military dropping bombs in Orlu? Is that the Sambisa forest?”
Dr Emmanuel tweeted, “Orlu in Imo state is not a forest. It's an urban settlement. I do not understand what the Nigerian military is doing there. It is the second-largest city in Imo state after Owerri. This is war and nothing short of it! The FG has declared war on Nigerians.”
Another Twitter user, David Moore wondered what was going on. He tweeted, “There is currently air bombardments in Orlu Imo State by Nigerian soldiers. What's going on in Nigeria na!!”
Fadahunsi Olaoluwa tweeted, “More than 36hrs after a kidnap in Kagara, Niger State, the military is busy conducting airstrikes in Orlu, Imo State when they ought to be following after the kidnappers tail. Maybe there's a direct flight to Kagara from Orlu.”
Kaxura tweeted, "It seems that those Fulani at the helm of Nig affairs want to give away this territory to their evecuted brothers from diff part of African countries."
Nelson wrote, "Airstrikes in a populated civilian area.,and this is happening under the watch of Hope Uzodinma., people can't go to farms for fear of being wrongfully hit by an airstrike.,my pain is that Imo citizens cannot protest until peace is gotten but will go about blabbing and having fun"
Bright Nwabueze tweeted "Some farmers were slaughtered. Because of the military airstrikes farmers can't go their farms anymore, It's pathetic."
Know Thyself said "Boko haram, Bandits and Fulani herders are causing mayhem in the North but the government sent it's military to the South. There is no coming back from this."
Yenereal noted that the military operation in Orlu is a "Misplaced priority. One day I shall be free from these operations."
Reviewed by Okenwa Chinedu
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February 18, 2021
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