Tension In Imo As Nigerian Army Conducts Air Strikes In Orlu In Search Of ESN [Video]

The Nigerian Army on Thursday deployed military fighter jets to conduct aerial strikes in Orlu communities in Imo State.

It was learnt that the airstrikes which started on Thursday afternoon, was meant to dislodge the Eastern Security Network (ESN) operatives said to have strongholds in the forests.

Videos of the airstrikes is currently circulating on the social media with fresh tension and anxiety building in the communities.

Buhari said Nigeria 🇳🇬 can’t use Airstrike on Bokoharram terrorist as Bandits but are killing the peaceful people of Orlu .. How did we got here as a Nation #Buhari #OrluMassacre #Orlu pic.twitter.com/1RvrfxS7Xs

— SAMKLEF DRAGON (@SAMKLEF) February 18, 2021

Look At The Military Presence In Orlu, Imo State. Over 2000 Soldiers Deployed To Orlu, A Peaceful Community Just Because The @HQNigerianArmy Wants To Protect Armed Fulani Herdsmen Terrorising The Communities In Orlu. This Is Why We Must Fully Arm Ourselves And Defend Our Lands. pic.twitter.com/JiL3faIuiO

— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) February 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/EmekaGift/status/1362295128069652481?s=20

This Is Another Military Fighter Jet In Orlu. I Made Some Calls To Some People In Orlu Who Confirmed The Airstrike By The @HQNigerianArmy. Many Lives Lost And Properties Destroyed. This Is What Is Going On Now In Orlu, Imo State. A Peaceful Community Now Under Military Seige. pic.twitter.com/JCpWXHpxqZ

— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) February 18, 2021

This igbo man is shouting "we no de fight war for Orlu ooooo". But he is wrong. This is war. You are not fighting war but the Nigerian government and the people who have hijacked it are fighting war with you.

You cannot play politics with state sponsored terrorism. pic.twitter.com/daZkGcxvzd

— Ndi Kato (Ungwan Masara's finest) (@YarKafanchan) February 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/Real_AdaKing/status/1362392968930459649?s=20

More Videos of the Nigerian Army Military carrying out air bombardments, indiscriminately dropping bombs in Orlu, Imo State!!! 🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️💨 #orlu #areyouvhere pic.twitter.com/13qdIx1vpb

— D Wise ⚙️ (@Odwise1) February 18, 2021

KanyiDaily recalls that in January, the ESN operatives had a bloody clash with the Nigerian Army in Orlu, where many people were reportedly killed and property destroyed.