**Army Clashes with IPOB over IED Images in South-East** The Nigerian Army has fired back at the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its sympathisers, accusing them of spreading false propaganda to tarnish the image of the military in the South-East. This move comes as the army tries to dispel claims that they are engaged in ethnic cleansing in the region. According to the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, IPOB and its supporters are spreading ethnicity-driven lies to discredit the military's efforts in maintaining peace and security in the South-East. The army is reacting to a viral campaign on social media that suggests they are planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the region to justify their operations. However, the army has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that they will not engage in such nefarious activities. They claim that the IEDs are actually planted by IPOB members to frame the military and create an atmosphere of fear and mistrust. This development comes at a time when tensions are running high in the South-East, with IPOB calling for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is being held by the government. The group has also been accused of sponsoring violent protests and attacks on security personnel in the region. The Nigerian Army has been accused of human rights abuses in the South-East, with many civilians caught in the crossfire of their operations. However, the army maintains that they are doing their best to maintain peace and order in the region. As the situation in the South-East continues to unfold, the army's accusations against IPOB and its sympathisers have sparked a heated debate on social media. While some Nigerians are calling for the army to clarify their stance, others are accusing them of trying to cover up their alleged human rights abuses. The situation is complex, and it remains to be seen how it will all play out. However, one thing is certain: the Nigerian Army and IPOB will continue to engage in a war of words, with each side trying to outmaneuver the other in the battle for public opinion.