The Nigerian Army on Thursday deployed military fighter jets to conduct aerial strikes in Orlu communities in Imo State.
It was learnt that the airstrikes which started on Thursday afternoon, was meant to dislodge the Eastern Security Network (ESN) operatives said to have strongholds in the forests.
Videos of the airstrikes is currently circulating on the social media with fresh tension and anxiety building in the communities.
https://twitter.com/SAMKLEF/status/1362424945771487237?s=20
https://twitter.com/General_Somto/status/1362407763603836934?s=20
https://twitter.com/EmekaGift/status/1362295128069652481?s=20
https://twitter.com/General_Somto/status/1362382908493807619?s=20
https://twitter.com/YarKafanchan/status/1362387645184245760?s=20
https://twitter.com/Real_AdaKing/status/1362392968930459649?s=20
https://twitter.com/Odwise1/status/1362444252127584269?s=20
KanyiDaily recalls that in January, the ESN operatives had a bloody clash with the Nigerian Army in Orlu, where many people were reportedly killed and property destroyed.