The Nigerian Army through its spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu has called on all relevant international organizations, including Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court, to take immediate action and hold Simon Ekpa and other IPOB/ Biafra Liberation Army accountable for brutally torturing an ex-soldier, Corporal Toriola Adewale, who honourably retired from the Nigerian Army six years ago.
In a press statement issued by him on a recent disturbing video shared online by the self acclaimed PM of IPOB, the Nigerian Army says it has taken serious note of a disturbing video circulating online, posted by the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of IPOB, Simon Ekpa., saying villainous acts of terror by Simon Ekpa and his accomplices must come to an end, as justice will soon catch up with them. They can run, but they can not hide forever.
Explaining the heinous act, General Nwachukwu said the Nigerian Army
Explaining further, Nwachukwu urged all Nigerians to disregard this malicious video and stand united against the vile acts of terrorism perpetrated against Nigerians, and particularly, the good and law-abiding people of South East Nigeria by IPOB terrorists.
In his words, “It is no gainsaying that an overwhelming majority of Nigerians in the South East and across the nation have already rejected the criminal propaganda spread by IPOB”.
He said in response to the threats by IPOB, the Nigerian military in close collaboration with other security agencies, has recently intensified operations aimed at eradicating terrorism and insurgency in the Southeast and other parts of the country.
He said the recent annihilation of key terrorist leaders in identified terrorists’ strongholds is indicative of this commitment. “The savage treatment of innocent citizens like ex-corporal Toriola and other law-abiding Nigerians must not be treated with levity”, he urged.
Onyema promised that the Nigerian Army will remain steadfast in protecting all Nigerians, including its retired and active personnel from such terror
