The Nigerian Army has refuted allegations that its Commanders held a meeting recently to coordinate attacks on residents of the southeast region on May 30.

It also stated that the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA remains committed to its constitutional responsibility of protecting law-abiding citizens and maintaining peace in the region.

The denial followed a recent broadcast and publication by Mazi Chinasa Nworu on Radio Biafra and some social media platforms, where he made several scathing remarks against the integrity and operational successes of the Task Force.

Nworu said that the Task Force had planned to attack southeast residents on May 30, a day declared sit-at-home in remembrance of agitators of Biafra.

But a statement by the Spokesperson of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu, stated that the narrative is not just a fabrication but a deliberate psychological approach aimed at spreading fear, sowing mistrust, and isolating communities.

“Such misinformation is designed to discourage the public from going about their legitimate activities and prevent students from participating in the papers of the ongoing West African Examinations Council (WAEC) scheduled for May 30, 2025.

“The allegations that Army Commanders in the South East have held a meeting to coordinate attacks on innocent civilians is entirely false and unfounded. There are no plans, explicit or implicit, by the Nigerian Army or its commanders, to target law-abiding citizens.

“The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA remains committed to its constitutional responsibility of protecting all law-abiding citizens and maintaining peace in the Region. We urge the public to disregard the malicious claims and continue with their lawful endeavors without fear or hesitation,” the statement said.

Unuakhalu recalled that since its inception in 2023, Operation UDO KA had periodically held meetings to assess its operational effectiveness and refine its strategies.

“These reviews are conducted in line with international best practices and underscore the Task Force’s commitment to accountability and transparency. The most recent meeting took place on May 27, 2025.

“It is deeply concerning that certain individuals appear to be aligned with elements seeking to instill fear and disrupt the peace and security of the South East region.

Such individuals circulated narratives that are not only misleading but also detrimental to ongoing efforts to promote stability and safeguard lives and property,” he added.