The military authorities have placed troops of 82 Division , Enugu , on high alert following the clash between the operatives of the Department of State Services and the Indigenous People of Biafra in Emene , Enugu.
It also asked troops to avoid individual movement in uniforms outside the barracks in order to prevent reprisals by IPOB members .
The violent clash which happened on Sunday, reportedly claimed many lives , including two DSS officers said to be on patrol before they were allegedly attacked by IPOB members holding a meeting in the area .
But the Army in a signal despatched to different formations and unit commanders asked troops to be at alert and avoid individual movement in uniforms outside the barracks .
It also warned troops to avoid losing their weapons to criminal elements , adding that commanders must sensitise their men to maintain high alert.
The signal read , “Following the killing of two DSS personnel at Emene and subsequent attack on Keystone Station at Awgu LGA by suspected IPOB members in Enugu State , I am directed to place troops on a high state of alert.
“This is necessary to avert any attack by IPOB members on troops location in the AOR ( area of responsibility ) . Furthermore, on no account must troops allow their weapons to be taken away by criminal elements .
“Commanders at all levels must make deliberate efforts to sensitise troops under command to maintain alertness and avoid individual movement in uniforms outside the barracks for now . Please treat very important and act .”
When asked about the investigation into the clash on Wednesday , the DSS Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya , said he was in a meeting and could not provide an update immediately .
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