Following the alleged clash between men of the Nigerian Army
and some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, South East Governors
have set-up a seven – man committee to investigate the incident.
The Forum’s Director of Media Communications, Michael Udah,
who made the disclosure, said the committee is expected to submit its report
during the next meeting of the Forum on September 15.
In a statement he issued on Tuesday, Udah explained that the
committee was set up to find a lasting solution to such problems and forestall
future occurrences.
According to Udeh, the governors were consulting with
relevant stakeholders in the zone including the military to ensure clarity of
positions.
He said, “Reports in the social media that the governors
condemned the alleged attack on IPOB members are false, but instead, they are
working assiduously to bring lasting peace and stability to the zone.
“I did not tell any medium on the social and print media
that the governors condemned the incident as they would soon meet to review the
situation.
“I urge my colleagues in the media to exercise decorum in
their reportage to avoid creation of false and embarrassing impressions about
sensitive national issues.”
Following the launching of Operation Python Dance II in the
South-East by the Nigerian Army, some Army personnel allegedly killed some IPOB
members in Umuahia on Sunday.
However, the Assistant Director of Public Relations of the
14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Oyegoke Gbadamosi, Ohafia, denied the alleged
invasion of Kanu’s residence.
By Seun Opejobi
