The Nigerian Army 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 tortured an ex-soldier, Corporal Toriola Adewale, who honorably retired from the Nigerian Army six years ago.
In a press statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigerian Army says 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 has taken serious note of a disturbing video circulating online, posted by the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of IPOB, Simon Ekpa.
He urges 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. 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.
In response to these threats, 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. The recent annihilation of key terrorist leaders in identified terrorists' strongholds is clearly indicative of this commitment.
The savage treatment of innocent citizens like ex-corporal Toriola and other law-abiding Nigerians must not be teated with levity.
Nigerian Army will remain steadfast in protecting all Nigerians, including its retired and active personnel from such terror.