The South East Governors’ Forum has cautioned the Nigerian Army to maintain a high level of professionalism and avoid clashing with groups in the zone during Operation Python Dance.
Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, made the call on Saturday when he received the GOC, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Maikobi, who paid him a courtesy call at Government House, Abakaliki.
According to Umahi given that the South-East had been troubled by the presence of soldiers, particularly due to the recent clash between troops and members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, the army should be professional in the discharge of their duties during the operation.
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Meanwhile, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has applauded the Abia State Government and the judiciary for spearheading a court judgment that granted bail to about 51 detained Jews.
The Jews were among those who protested in Umuahia on December 12, 2018, arrested by the police and later charged to court.
In a statement issued in Abakaliki on Saturday by the National President-General of the body, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the Deputy President-General, Obinna Achionye, it said the development was a clear indication that the state government was an adherent to the rule of law.
