Controversy trails Nigerian Army operation in Enugu community

The controversy stems from a June 2024 Nigerian Army operation in the Enugu community of Udi, where soldiers entered a residential area to pursue suspected bandits. Residents allege that troops fired indiscriminately, destroyed homes and killed civilians, including women and children. The army claims it was a legitimate anti‑bandit raid and that any casualties were combatants, but human‑rights groups and local leaders demand an independent investigation, citing video footage and eyewitness accounts of excessive force and property damage. The incident has sparked protests, calls for accountability, and heightened tension between the military and the local population. Views Nigeria