The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that two soldiers were killed and a military patrol vehicle set ablaze during the Amasiri/Oso Edda communal crisis in Ebonyi State.
The clarification came amid recent violence linked to the crisis, which reportedly claimed the lives of five indigenes of Idima Okporojo Village in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The Cantonment Commander of Nkwagu Military Barracks, Lt. Col. Emmanuel Chielo, made the clarification while briefing journalists on ongoing efforts by security agencies to restore peace and order in the affected communities.
It will be recalled that some social media commentators had alleged that residents of Oso Edda killed two soldiers and set a military patrol van on fire, claims that heightened tension and panic in the area. Another report also alleged that two soldiers were killed in Amasiri.
Reacting to the claims, Lt. Col. Chielo described the reports as false and misleading.