Panic in Enugu: Residents Protest Discovery of Live Explosives in Farmlands, Blame Army Shooting Drills
Residents of Ochima in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, have staged peaceful protests following the recent discovery of a live explosive in their farmland. The community alleges that the explosive is a consequence of the Nigerian Army’s shooting exercises conducted by the 82 Division, Enugu. 
The community expresses fears over their safety, citing previous incidents where bullets, bombs, and missiles from military exercises have caused injuries, death, and property damage. They recall a tragic incident in February 2022 when a resident named Gloria was killed by a stray bullet during military activities.  
Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Nigeria Army should leave Ochima community alone” and “Government should come and rescue Ochima community from Nigerian Army.” They report having found live bombs twice, last year and again recently, which required intervention by the police and bomb disposal experts.  
The community reports that the military’s presence and activities have led to trauma, displacement, and disruption of farming and daily life. They previously protested in 2024 against military encroachment and took legal action, with the case pending in court. 
The Town Union President General, Mr. Gerald Okwesili Ubaka, voiced concerns about the danger posed by the military shooting range and called for intervention from government authorities. 
All efforts to get a reaction from the Nigerian Army, 82 Division, Enugu, proved abortive as the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, did not respond to calls or messages. 
#EnuguProtests #OchimaCommunity #MilitaryExercises #PublicSafety
Residents of Ochima in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, have staged peaceful protests following the recent discovery of a live explosive in their farmland. The community alleges that the explosive is a consequence of the Nigerian Army’s shooting exercises conducted by the 82 Division, Enugu. 
The community expresses fears over their safety, citing previous incidents where bullets, bombs, and missiles from military exercises have caused injuries, death, and property damage. They recall a tragic incident in February 2022 when a resident named Gloria was killed by a stray bullet during military activities.  
Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Nigeria Army should leave Ochima community alone” and “Government should come and rescue Ochima community from Nigerian Army.” They report having found live bombs twice, last year and again recently, which required intervention by the police and bomb disposal experts.  
The community reports that the military’s presence and activities have led to trauma, displacement, and disruption of farming and daily life. They previously protested in 2024 against military encroachment and took legal action, with the case pending in court. 
The Town Union President General, Mr. Gerald Okwesili Ubaka, voiced concerns about the danger posed by the military shooting range and called for intervention from government authorities. 
All efforts to get a reaction from the Nigerian Army, 82 Division, Enugu, proved abortive as the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, did not respond to calls or messages. 
#EnuguProtests #OchimaCommunity #MilitaryExercises #PublicSafety
Panic in Enugu: Residents Protest Discovery of Live Explosives in Farmlands, Blame Army Shooting Drills
Residents of Ochima in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, have staged peaceful protests following the recent discovery of a live explosive in their farmland. The community alleges that the explosive is a consequence of the Nigerian Army’s shooting exercises conducted by the 82 Division, Enugu. 
The community expresses fears over their safety, citing previous incidents where bullets, bombs, and missiles from military exercises have caused injuries, death, and property damage. They recall a tragic incident in February 2022 when a resident named Gloria was killed by a stray bullet during military activities.  
Protesters carried placards with messages such as “Nigeria Army should leave Ochima community alone” and “Government should come and rescue Ochima community from Nigerian Army.” They report having found live bombs twice, last year and again recently, which required intervention by the police and bomb disposal experts.  
The community reports that the military’s presence and activities have led to trauma, displacement, and disruption of farming and daily life. They previously protested in 2024 against military encroachment and took legal action, with the case pending in court. 
The Town Union President General, Mr. Gerald Okwesili Ubaka, voiced concerns about the danger posed by the military shooting range and called for intervention from government authorities. 
All efforts to get a reaction from the Nigerian Army, 82 Division, Enugu, proved abortive as the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, did not respond to calls or messages. 
#EnuguProtests #OchimaCommunity #MilitaryExercises #PublicSafety
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