CDS Christopher Musa warns against propagating IPOB activities on social media

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to residents of Nigeria’s South East against supporting or promoting the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), especially through social media platforms.

Speaking during a community engagement in Omor, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, General Musa, represented by Group Captain Ibrahim Bukar, Deputy Director of Defence Media Operations, cautioned that the dissemination of unverified and provocative information poses a serious threat not only to the South East but to the broader peace and unity of Nigeria.

The visit was part of a people-focused outreach initiative within the Operation Udoka Area of Responsibility, aimed at fostering trust and collaboration between the military and local communities.

General Musa highlighted the danger posed by IPOB’s activities, asserting that their campaigns are harmful to the national interest and must be firmly rejected. He criticized the trend of spreading false or inflammatory content pushed by the outlawed group and stressed that restoring security in the region requires active support from the public.

“People should have trust in the military, because the military belongs to them,” he said. “They should always provide us with actionable information. When you see something, say something. It is only through such cooperation that we can effectively tackle insecurity and restore peace.”

He reiterated the military’s commitment to protecting all law-abiding citizens and clarified that its role in internal security is neutral and focused solely on maintaining peace.

“We are only after the bad elements and are here to protect law-abiding citizens,” he added. “In the event of communal conflicts, our aim is to restore peace—not to take sides.”

General Musa assured the community that the Armed Forces remain steadfast in their constitutional mandate to ensure national stability and safety, creating an environment conducive to economic development and prosperity.

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