The dissident republican splinter group blamed for the murder of Strabane man Andrew Burns is riddled with informers, its been claimed.
The 27 year-old painter and decorator from Drum Road, Strabane was shot twice in the torso outside St. Columba's Church, Donnyloop in Co. Donegal on Monday evening.
An INLA source told the 'Journal' last night that the deceased was one of severa
l members of the micro paramilitary group, Oglaigh Na hEireann, which has been blamed for the killing. The source claimed that the "20-strong at most" group was in turmoil.
"Our people were told by people in Oglaigh Na hEireann that they were investigating a number of their own members for being British agents. His name was later mentioned to one of our people as one of those being investigated."
The small grouping of Oglaigh Na hEireann, which was set up a few years ago by former members of the breakaway Continuity IRA and Real IRA (with which Mr. Burns was formerly associated), has been blamed for the murder.
The group claimed responsibility for two pipe bomb attacks in the Strabane area last year.
The Real IRA, the INLA and the recently formed Republican Defence Association this week denied any involvement in the killing.
Around 18 months ago the deceased was shot in the knees and upper thigh in what was understood to be Real IRA punishment shooting in Head of the Town area of Strabane. He later broke ties with the organisation and formed links with the breakaway group.
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