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⚫ | The '''Eastern Security Network''' (ESN) is the paramilitary wing of the ] (IPOB), a movement whose aim is to restore the independent state of ], which has been defunct since the 1967-1970 ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2017-10-06-00-mystery-of-the-missing-biafran-separatist-1/|title=Mystery of the missing Biafran separatist|last=Allison|first=Simon|website=The M&G Online|language=en|access-date=2019-05-13}}</ref> | ||
The '''Eastern Security Network''' (ESN) is a Security outfit set up by the leadership of the ] (IPOB) to protect Eastern Nigeria in face of terrorism and banditry that has overwhelmed the Nigerian State. According to Kanu, during a live Facebook post, ESN was established to defend the people of the Eastern Region from terrorists and bandits allegedly trooping in from the North | |||
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⚫ | ], the leader of IPOB, announced the formation of the ESN on December 12, 2020. The stated aim was to act as a regional security force to protect people against ] raiders. However, the Nigerian government saw the ESN as a threat to its authority, and deployed the army to locate and destroy ESN bases.<ref>, Sahara Reporters, Jan 22, 2021. Accessed Jan 22, 2021.</ref> This escalated with the outbreak of the ] a month later.<ref name="sarejan272021">, Sahara Reporters, Jan 27, 2021. Accessed Jan 28, 2021.</ref> | ||
], the leader of IPOB announced the formation of the ESN on December 12, 2020 in which the videos and pictures of the men and women of ESN were seen on military like parades. ESN aim according to Nnamdi Kanu is to act as a "regional security force to protect people against ] terrorists. | |||
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The Eastern Security Network (ESN) is the paramilitary wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a movement whose aim is to restore the independent state of Biafra, which has been defunct since the 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War.
History
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, announced the formation of the ESN on December 12, 2020. The stated aim was to act as a regional security force to protect people against Fulani raiders. However, the Nigerian government saw the ESN as a threat to its authority, and deployed the army to locate and destroy ESN bases. This escalated with the outbreak of the Orlu Crisis a month later.
References
- Allison, Simon. "Mystery of the missing Biafran separatist". The M&G Online. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
- Nigerian Soldiers Resigned To Join Kanu’s Eastern Network – Military Sources, Sahara Reporters, Jan 22, 2021. Accessed Jan 22, 2021.
- Military Jet Combs Orlu Communities For ESN Operatives After Failed Land Combat, Sahara Reporters, Jan 27, 2021. Accessed Jan 28, 2021.
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