OGBANNA CASMIRThe Nigerian Army has denied media reports that some soldiers of the 144 Battalion on routine patrol shot on traders and killed one in a market in Aba, Abia State. It warned that the Army would not spare any group that confronted troops on lawful and legitimate duty anywhere in the country. Since then, soldiers had been reportedly molesting Igbo youths especially in Aba, Abia State where some persons were said to have been shot and one killed. But the Army in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division, Col. Sagir Musa, said the report was not true and intended to portray Nigerian soldiers in bad light. READ ALSO: Condoms can’t protect anyone against syphilis – ExpertHe said that six members of the proscribed IPOB were arrested and handed over to the Nigeria Police, Abia State Command for prosecution.

Source: Punch February 10, 2019 00:56 UTC