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Residents Flee Enugu Community After Nigerian Army Threatens New Crackdown
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By Ebere Inyama(Enugu state) Following the suspension of three traditional rulers in Ezeagu county of Enugu state and a threat of invasion by the Nigerian soldiers, residents in the area have begun to flee from their homes, TruthNigeria has learned.
The community residents said the soldiers threatened to burn more houses in the community during subsequent operations, if they failed to identify or produce suspected ESN operatives allegedly hiding in the community.
A community under siege“The security challenges facing the people of Ezeagu Local Government area (county) are hydra-headed,” said Igwe to TruthNigeria.
Analysis by security expertsMap of Nigeria showing Ezeagu county of Enugu state highlighted in blue color.
Fulani violence in Enugu Traces to 2014The first documented mass invasion of Ezeagu County in Enugu State by Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) occurred in June 2014, affecting over 40 agrarian communities.