Security operatives in the South-eastern part of Nigeria have continued to sweep IPOB members across the region with some sympathizers labeled terrorists. The Abia State Police Commissioner, Anthony Ogbizi, has said that with the proscription of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, by governors in the South-East and its declaration as a terrorist group by Defence Headquarters, arrested IPOB members would be tried as terrorists and anybody found with Biafra materials would be arrested and prosecuted.
This came as President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, held a closed-door meeting with some northern governors before departing for New York where he will be attending the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.
This is even as former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for peaceful coexistence among the different ethnic nationalities. In a related development, President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the Senate would meet with security chiefs to chart a path for resolution of contentious issues engendering tension in the South-East. Ogbizi disclosed this at a media briefing where he paraded seven of the suspected members of IPOB at Ariaria police station in Aba.
The Police said they have arrested 59 suspected members of IPOB, in Abia State. They also confirmed the death of an officer after an attack by members of the now outlawed group. He said the suspects would be prosecuted under the anti-terrorism act to ensure they were properly dealt with. While restating what the army had earlier said, Ogbizi said IPOB had shown itself to be a “terrorist group,” which must be dealt with as such. Ogbizi said the army recovered several exhibits, including the coat of arms of Biafra from the suspects, adding:
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“As I am talking to you now, information reaching me said they have started gathering at Nnamdi Kanu’s house.”
Ogbizi called on citizens to volunteer information on the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB and denied the rumours circulating in the state that security agents arrested Kanu’s father.
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Posted: at 18-09-2017 11:27 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
fineboy77 at 18-09-2017 11:43 AM (7 years ago) (m)
Your lies will not deceive the world. Its been 8 years now and you could not kill or arrest Shekau,Ipob has never thrown bombs anywhere,never shot no one,but due to the saboteurs amongst the Igbos,the president and his military dogs feel it is easy to take on IPOB. the struggle will never die,and when the table will turn,you all will have no where to run to. We can lose a few battles here and there,but we will not lose the war,BIAFRA MUST COME
What is the color beneath your skin?
Posted: at 18-09-2017 11:43 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Your lies will not deceive the world. Its been 8 years now and you could not kill or arrest Shekau,Ipob has never thrown bombs anywhere,never shot no one,but due to the saboteurs amongst the Igbos,the president and his military dogs feel it is easy to take on IPOB. the struggle will never die,and when the table will turn,you all will have no where to run to. We can lose a few battles here and there,but we will not lose the war,BIAFRA MUST COME
Let Peace Reign,please.
Posted: at 18-09-2017 12:05 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
SOME IGNORAMUS ON HERE NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME... THEY CHEER FOR OTHERS TO GO & DIE FOR IPOB, WHILE THEY SIT BEHIND A COMPUTER & USE THEIR KEYBOARDS AS WEAPONS... COWARDS, Y'ALL SHOULD GO TO THE BATTLE FRONT, MAKE UNA GO DIE MAKE PERSON SEE BETTER PEOPLE WEY GET FUTURE RELATE WITH... YEYE DEY SMELL..
Posted: at 18-09-2017 12:09 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Kanu and his gangs are terrorist and we want the world brand them forthwith as terrorist organizations wit intent of fueling tribal war in Africa most populous nation .The world must take a very urgent step in supporting Nigerian government branding this miscreants a terror Group to avoid human catastrophe and influx of refugee from the most populous black nation on earth .If war should broke out in nija the entire west Africa and Africa at large will face a massive consequences that the world has never seen before ,likewise European countries will bear the burden of mass migration into their already overwhelmed society .Therefore ,UN and other humanitarian group should hastily condemn this violent organization named IPOB and its leader a wanted terrorist
Spare me
Posted: at 18-09-2017 01:29 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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