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Four days after his residence in Abia state was invaded by soldiers, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has not been seen in public. Israel, Kanu’s father who is the traditional ruler of Afaraukwu Ibeku community and Ugoeze, his wife, have also not been seen since then. Israel’s palace became the headquarters of IPOB after his son regained freedom in April, following his detention which lasted 18 months. Kanu’s younger brother, who is known as ‘Fine Boy’, has refused to speak on the movements of his brother as well as his parents. There are unconfirmed reports that Kanu’s parents were arrested by soldiers during the week. But Sagir Musa, deputy director, army public relations, 82 division, Enugu, said he could not confirm if Kanu’s parents were in the custody of the army. The last time Kanu was seen in public was on Monday when he addressed some groups that came to his residence after Sunday clash between soldiers and some IPOB members. He la

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Saturday night condemned the South East Governor’s Forum over their proscription of the activities of the organization which it described as most peaceful body in the world. In a statement signed by its media and publicity secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the organization said the speed with which the governors announced the proscription of IPOB activities had proved that the governors would remain slaves in the hands of their Hausa Fulani masters. According to IPOB, it was unfortunate that the governors declared the group as illegal without condemning the barbaric and unprovoked killings of IPOB people in Umuahia, Aba and Port Harcourt, as well as the continuous killing, raping of women and destruction of farm crops by herdsmen masquerading as cattle rearers in Biafra land. IPOB said: “We want to find out how the governors who do not know the foundations of IPOB, would make such a statement when they know that IPOB had staged 297 peacefu

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has said that the Nigerian Militargenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist organisation, stressing that the military has increasingly become anti-democratic and assuming legislative powers. HURIWA said sections 4 and 6 of the Constitution of Nigeria recognises the National Assembly as the body to exercise legislative and judicial powers of the Federation and therefore condemns the attempt by the Defence Headquarters to execute a power the Constitution does not confer on it. The group in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, and the National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, said the pronouncement on IPOB as a terrorist group is a charade and a plot to initiate violent crackdown on the members of this substantially unarmed and peaceful group. The rights group said the military institution as a creation of the law must not be permitted to grow wings and become an omnibus vehicle that w

September 16, 2017 – Okorocha Calls For Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s “Arrest” As He Dissociates The Igbos From IPOB’s AgendaAgenda Imo State Governor Okorocha today said no reasonable Igbo Man would support the division of Nigeria. According to him, IPOB Leader , Nnamdi Kanu should be treated as a single individual because reasonable Igbo people have condemned the group in all ramifications. The governor who spoke today at the new yam festival in Owerri Imo state dissociated the Igbos from IPOB’s agenda. His words: “Everyone has condemned IPOB in all ramifications and I say that whatever that young man is doing does not have the support of any of us. He should be picked up and treated as a single individual. No reasonable Igbo man is asking for secession. No reasonable Igbo man will support the division of this country. “I want to remind all Nigerians that Igbos are the people that fought the last war and if there was anyone so badly affected by that war is the Igbos. After the war,

Africa’s finest singer and activist, Innocent Ujah Michael Idibia, otherwise known as 2baba, has fired back at his colleague, Charles Oputa, aka, Charly Boy, for accusing him of contributing to Nigeria’s problems. Charly Boy had lampooned Mr. Idibia for shunning his recent protest. Reacting, however, the singer said he wouldn’t understand why the Area Fada would call him out because he (Tuface) didn’t join his protest. “The only thing I have to say about the protest is that I am not Nigeria’s problem. I don’t understand why Charly Boy is calling me out. He should talk to the people that are Nigeria’s problem. That is all I have to say about that,” he said. The singer further commented on the recent release and acquittal of his former employee, Dammy Krane, who was accused of credit card fraud in the US. “I always knew that Dammy Krane would be freed but you know that he still had to go to court and clear his name. It was just unfortunate that it happened to him. “I would

Abia State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Anthony Ogbizi has warned that anybody found with Biafra emblem will be arrested and charged to court. Ogbizi who stated this while parading 7 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, explained that with the proscription of the group by the South East governors, it has becomes illegal for anyone to operate under IPOB or adorn Biafra emblems. He lamented that one of the injured officers, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, serving at the Ariaria Police Station has died out of the injuries he sustained during the attack.

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has described the invasion of Abia state by Nigerian soldiers as ethnic cleansing. “I have said it before now that it is only God that can help the Igbo people. What I see going on is ethnic cleansing. When you see the video clips of the occupation and the behaviour of the soldiers, it leaves much to be desired, but they couldn’t act like that without a whistle-blower, somebody is behind them telling them go and cleanse the people. “That is recklessness; human rights violation in Nigeria today is second to none. And I hope the international community would not be quiet on this. It is unfortunate.”

The Imo State Government has renamed Eke Ukwu Owerri market and Douglas road after a boy identified as Somtochukwu Ibeanusi who died during the demolition of the Owerri ancestral market. Governor Rochas Okorocha announced this while addressing the leaders of Owerri who visited him at Government House. They were asking for the preservation of Ekeukwu Owerri which they described as their collective identity. Governor Okorocha explained that since the boy died within the period when the demolition was ongoing, he should be immortalized.

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The recent deployment of soldiers to the South East to patrol streets has been described an unconstitutional. President Muhammadu Buhari A Pro-Democracy organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari administration of maltreating Ndigbo in same manner the Rohingya ethnic groups are being treated by the regime in Myanmar. In a report by Guardian, HURIWA described the military occupation of the South East of Nigeria in what is called Operation Python Dance II as unconstitutional, saying the deployment was an unnecessary show of force to provoke the civilian population. Speaking through its National Coordinator and Media Affairs Director, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and Zainab Yusuf in Abuja, the group maintained that the millitarisation of the zone violates Sections 217 and 218 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). HURIWA also condemned the alleged invasion likening the incident to criminal and gross violatio

Former President Goodluck Jonathan in reaction to the recent clashes between residents of Abia and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, posted a message on Facebook asking for peace instead of back and forth exchanges that might lead to war. some even saying it is the best speech of the year… see below! The sequence of events: The Military started the Operation Python Dance II exercise in the Southeast which many residents saw as a threat and reacted. Stakeholders reacted, and eventually, the Defence Headquarters declared IPOB a militant organisation. The Southeast governors also proscribed the pro-Biafra group, saying they should rather send their concerns to them. Jonathan wrote: The reports I have received about recent developments in the country lead me to appeal to all men of good will to use whatever influence they have to push for peaceful coexistence and restraint on all sides. Perhaps it is time for the Council of State to intervene and offer its wise counsel. Irrespe

Nnewi – Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra MASSOB Wednesday during their 18 years Anniversary said that it will continue to work harmoniously with the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB,for the restoration of Biafra. Comrade Uchenna Madu with spokesman of Yoruba Liberation Movement Mr Makanjoula Muhammed, on the right and South East Coordinator of Yoruba Liberation Command , YOLICOM, Mr Michael Adeleke during the celebration. Addressing members of the group at Rojenny Tourist Center Oba, leader of MASSOB Comrade Uchenna Maduis working said that MASSOB was born out of injustice meted against Ndigbo who are the main builder and lovers of Nigeria. “You cannot suffer to built a build a house and you are pushed out and you feel happy, we do not hate Nigeria, it is because of injustice we have found in Nigeria and the way the Igbos are being treated that we are fighting for Biafra restoration. “We love Nigeria more than those who claimed to love Nigeria.

Unidentified gunmen stormed Hausa/Fulani community in Asaba, capital of Delta State killing about four and injuring many others. The suspected assailants, who invaded the unsuspecting Hausa/Fulani settlement at about 10pm Friday night at the Abraka market within the Asaba metropolis, killed three men, one woman and left several others with injuries. Armed with guns and other dangerous weapons, the suspected killers shot sporadically into where the people were sleeping. A credible Hausa source told our correspondent that the suspects also threw bomb into their Mosgue at Cable point, adding that a brave Hausa man picked up the bomb and threw it into the river before it could explode. The source who pleaded anonymity at press time, said armed soldiers and policemen came to their rescue, chasing the suspected invaders away. He said the security agents took the injured persons to the hospital for treatment and deposited the corps of the deceased at the mortuary, lamenting that

he Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the declaration by the Defence Headquarters that the group is a terrorist organisation. The group said it was a non-violent movement and that it had never carried arms or killed anyone. IPOB’s position was made known by Prince Kanu, the younger brother of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu during a chat with newsmen on Friday. He said: “It is very, very laughable that that is coming from a military intelligence officer. One, IPOB is a non-violent movement. “We do not carry arms; we’ve never asked anyone to kill for us neither have we killed anyone. If you look at our records, our records are clean and straight.” “From inception, Nnamdi Kanu made it clear to the whole world that we are non-violent freedom fighters and that is the way it has been,” Prince Kanu said. Reasons given by the Defence Headquarters for declaring the group a terrorist organisation include the formation of a Biafra Secret Service, claimed formation of Biafr

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari must meet with the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu before violence between the army and separatists escalates into a full-blown conflict. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo speaking in London, with Newsweek said that “I don’t see anything wrong in that (Buhari meeting with Kanu). I would not object to that; if anything, I would encourage it,” “I would want to meet Kanu myself and talk to people like him, people of his age, and ask ‘What are your worries?’ Not only from the southeast but from all parts of Nigeria.” Obasanjo further said that the Nigerian Army’s “heavy boot” response to pro-Biafra sentiment is “not the solution,” but adds that the secession craved by IPOB is not the way forward either. “We need to satisfy the youth in job creation, in wealth creation, in giving them a better, fulfilled life, in giving them hope for the future,” says Ob

As the agitation in the South East continues, the Emir of Katsina has sounded a warning to northern youths. The Emir of Katsina, Dr Abdulmumini Kabir, on Friday cautioned youth against reprisal attacks against the Igbos residing in the state. The emir made the appeal shortly after Friday congregational prayers at Katsina Central Mosque. Kabir said the Emirate council was collaborating with security agencies to fish out youth attempting to cause trouble. “Security agents have been directed to deal with any youth or group of youth that attempt to disrupt the peace of the state. “We are warning mischief makers not to join any group planning to cause trouble based on what is happening in Abia. “We are calling on the people of the state to go about their legitimate business as no harm will come to them,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the emir’s appeal was also relayed  through paid announcements on  the state  radio and television network. In the messag

The ongoing restiveness in the South East has attracted the attention of the US Government following the clash between IPOB and the military. Nigerian soldierssoldiers The United States Government has called on the government and leaders in Nigeria to end the violence between the Nigerian Army and the secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, continues to cause tension within the South-East. This was made public in a tweet released by the US Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria on Friday. The tweet reads: “The US Mission to Nigeria joins the calls of Nigerian leaders and citizens across the country for an end to violence. #OutofManyOne." It would be recalled that Nigerian soldiers and IPOB members clashed in Umuahia after the soldiers were reportedly seen patroling with armoured vehicles near the house of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. The military today started its operation codenamed ‘Operation Python Dance’ in the South East. Nnamdi Kanu and his gr

Turkish diplomat, Abdulkadir Erkahraman, has faulted the deployment of soldiers to the South East by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. Erkahraman, who took to his Facebook page, described Buhari as an “idiot” for allegedly killing members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Diplomat, who recently visited Kanu at his country home in Afarau Ukwu in Umuahia, the Abia State capital warned that Buhari will be killed soon by “Biafran Army.” According to Erkahraman, “Buhari, I am calling you from Istanbul, Turkey. Stop killing the people. Are you crazy? You idiot, crazy man. What are you doing? What kind of religion do you believe in? Is there any chapter in the Quran that says you should kill the people? You have to stop killing the people or how are you going to stand in front of your God in the hereafter? “I’m telling you on behalf of Biafra, stop killing the people, I’m also a Muslim it’s not allowed, 500 hundred Biafrans killed and you said they ar

Veteran Nigerian actor, Pat Attah has warned Igbos to vacate the North. He stated that deployment of Nigerian Army to the east was part of Buhari’s plan to wipe out Igbos. According to him, Buhari and his cabinet are up to something against the Igbos come October 1st. The actor also cursed the British for creating Nigeria while also describing the country as a company. In a post on his facebook page, he wrote: “I told you guys that the October 1st quit notice wasn’t a joke right? The illegal deployment of the Military to invade the East is part of the October 1st plan. “Please, all Igbos and Biafrans in general should evacuate the north as soon as possible because Buhari and his men are up to something bad but they shall be buried in the pit they are digging. ” I curse the day Fraud Lugard and the British fraudulently and forcefully created this company called Nigeria!!!”.

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, on Friday revealed that two persons were killed during the violence between Hausas and Igbos in the Plateau, the state capital. Speaking during a meeting with community and religious leaders at the Government House in Jos, Lalong said while two persons were killed several others were injured and hospitalized. The governor charged all community and religious leaders to ensure peaceful coexistence in their respective places of authority. Stressing that his government would ensure the protection of lives and property, Lalong urged residents of the state, irrespective of religion, ethnic and economic status to remain calm. “Community leaders must ensure peace in their domains, I as a governor, I cannot be everywhere, you must ensure that peace reigns. Let us talk to our youth to avoid taking laws into their hands.” “Government will handle the situation effectively, nobody is above the law. “Our security operatives are up and doing. Anyone

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his achievements in office within the past two years. According to him, there was need to encourage Buhari to do more for the Nigerian people. He said this on Thursday when he appeared on CNN’s global affairs interview programme hosted by Chief International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour. “President Buhari has not disappointed me. Yes, he is fighting corruption, he is fighting insurgency. “We are not there yet and it is not a one night wonder. With what he has done, we should credit him and encourage him to do more,” Obasanjo told Amanpour when asked if the state of ‎Buhari’s health and Nigeria’s economy worries him. On the challenges facing the African continent, he said there was need to change from the status quo. He said: “There are many challenges. How do we feed our population that is supposed to double in about a generation from now? How do we provide jobs for them and employment?

Ten other persons were injured in the crash involving 40 persons and two Mazda buses.   The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)  cautioned motorists against night journeys following an auto crash that claimed 30 lives on the Lagos-Ibadan road on Thursday night. Spokesman of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Abuja. Kazeem said the accident occurred at about 8 p.m. at Km 95 around the Elebolo Quary Area on the Ibadan axis of the road. According to him, 10 other persons were injured in the crash involving 40 persons and two Mazda buses. “The crash occurred at a construction site, and it resulted from route and speed violations. “This has further underscored the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi’s, advice to motorists to avoid night journeys, be careful around construction sites and drive within approved speed limits,” he said. Kazeem said rescue operations by FRSC officials, who arrived at the scene minu

Oby Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, has hit back at Garba Shehu, a presidential spokesman, for accusing her of “playing to the gallery” on the issue of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). On Thursday, she had criticised the Nigerian army’s ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the south-east, warning President Muhammadu Buhari not to alienate the entire Igbo race through the military exercise. Shehu had in response accused her of turning a blind eye to the “lawless” activities of IPOB. (read here) But Ezekwesili fired back at him shortly afterwards, describing him as “model of incompetence”. In a series of tweets via her Twitter handle, the social activist wrote: “Garba Shehu? Slam? For where! Garba Shehu’s incompetency is legendary. ‘Presidential Spokesman’. Model of Incompetency. “Shehu see, your predecessor once called me and others ‘psychological terrorists’ for asking their government to lead! “To a very incompetent fellow like Shehu, asking his princi

The Nigerian military has declared the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist organisation led by Nnamdi Kanu, a “terrorist organisation.” The military made the declaration in a statement on Friday by the Director of Defence Information, John Enenche. It warned parents and residents of the South East and other Nigerians to advice their wards to desist from joining the group. Below is the full statement: PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE STATE OF INDEPENDENT PEOPLE OF BIAFRA 1. The Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) group which has posed to be a security challenge in the Country, has been metamorphosing from one stage to the other. 2. After due professional analysis and recent developments, it has become expedient, to notify the general public that; the claim by IPOB actors that the organization is non-violent is not true. Hence, the need to bring to public awareness the true and current state of IPOB. In this regard, some of their actions, clandestinely and actively, tha

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the declaration of Nnamdi Kanu and his group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)as terrorists.  “How can anyone describe an unarmed group of people as terrorists. As far as I am aware, Nnamdi Kanu and members of his IPOB have never killed anyone and neither have they been carrying arms. “Theirs is a peaceful non-violent struggle in pursuit of a legitimate aspiration and objective. “Violence and arms have no place in that struggle and in my view the military is simply trying to create an atmosphere of terror, fear and intimidation in order to justify their actions in the east and a general clampdown on those they perceive as enemies of the state. “It really is a pity that it has come to this and once again, I call for restraint on all sides. This is a democracy and not a military dictatorship,” he said. A statement he signed by the military gave reasons for the decision. It said “after due professional analysis a

The Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has condemned the deployment of soldiers to the hometown of controversial separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Charly Boy, leader of the ‘OurMumuDonDo’ movement said the federal government should be more worried about safeguarding lives and properties than destroying it. He said this in a statement signed by him, Adeyanju Deji, leader of Concerned Nigerians and Adebayo Raphael, Publicity Secretary, OurMumuDonDo Movement. The statement further explained that the people of Abia State deserved better than unnecessary disturbances in the city. “The good people of Abia State deserve better than the undue panic under which they have been placed since the invasion which has completely restricted them from going about their daily activities freely like they used to.” The movement urged the federal government to promote peace and unity instead of raising tension brewing hatred for one another in the country. “Finally,

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the Operation Python Dance in the southeast region will not solve the problem of agitation. The former president in an interview with Newsweek noted that military engagement was not the solution to the problem but dialogue. There has been unrest in the region between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra led by Nnamdi Kanu and soldiers and Obasanjo argues that it is better to handle the situation diplomatically. Obasanjo called on President Muhammadu Buhari to meet with Kanu before the social unrest degenerate into a full blown war. He said: “Those who fought the war in Biafra will not want to fight any other war. I fought in the war. It’s an unfortunate war. I don’t want to see another war. “The heavy boot is not the solution. “I don’t see anything wrong in that [Buhari meeting with Kanu]. I would not object to that; if anything, I would encourage it,” Obasanjo tells Newsweek. “I would want to meet Kanu myself and talk to peopl

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has finally reacted to the clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Abia State. Atiku, who enjoys the Turakin Adamawa title, said dialogue remained the best option for the looming war in eastern part of the country. Report had it last night that a combined team of the Nigerian Army, the Police and the DSS had invaded the home of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), abducting his parents and siblings. Reacting to the clash, Atiku called on governors from the south and the north to reach a truce on the nagging crisis.He said, “I join my party, the APC to call for restraint from all sides in the aggression happening in Abia State.“We hear each other better if we speak peacefully. Everyone, please stop escalating the situation. Let us dialogue and listen to each other. “I appreciate our governors both North and South, for their efforts to maintain calm. Meeting

If we talk now, dem go brand us “Enemy of the State” and start chasing us upandan with police, DSS, Customs, Immigrations and even vigilantes. But how do you criticize the deployment of soldiers to the private residence of a man without incurring the wrath of the presidency? I have an idea: blame it on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai; blame it on Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin – for those two must be in the know before troops are deployed within and outside Nigeria. We can take the blame for this aberration a little higher. How about laying it at the doorstep of President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari? Wouldn’t he have been the last person to know before the president himself knew? Buratai would have communicated his plans to Olonisakin, who would, in turn, have asked Abba Kyari for a meeting with the President so he could brief him. Abba Kyari would likely have just given the go-ahead in the name of the president because Mr. President was indi

Mr. Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police, on Thursday, told State House Correspondents that the police are doing everything possible to ensure that the country is at peace following the outbreak of violence in Abia State. Idris was at the Presidential Villa to brief Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the violence in Abia. “The strategy we are using is to ensure that we deploy policemen throughout the country. He said “Secondly, we are in touch with the government. “We are trying to mobilise the political leadership to be able to intervene where necessary in how to reduce the tension that is already taking place in the South-east.” The unrest started on Sunday following the Operation Python Dance II military procession in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. IPOB members alleged that they were attacked by soldiers on that day. The Nigerian Army however denied the accusation, saying that suspected IPOB militants threw stones and bottles at them. Inspector General of

Following the violent clashes this week between the military and members of IPOB in Abia and Rivers States, the Arewa Consultative Forum among others, have called for calm and admonished all parties to exercise restraint.               Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), have called for calm and commended Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu for imposing a dusk to dawn curfew on Aba, following the clash between supporters of IPOB and the Nigerian Army. In a statement in Kaduna Wednesday, the publicity secretary of ACF, Mohammed Ibrahim Biu, said IPOB supporters and other agitators for whatever reason should pursue their cause within the confines of the law. The statement read: “The attention of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has been drawn to the alleged reported clashes between troops of the Nigerian Army while on Operation Python Dance II and members of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Aba, Abia State. “ACF commends the prompt interventio

What started out as a “show-of-force” by the Nigerian Army in the Southeast has rapidly escalated into widespread tribal agitation. Following the army’s alleged attack on the home of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday, things have continued to go south at an unprecedented rate. Unprecedented because Nnamdi Kanu in an earlier response said he and the members of IPOB would not respond violently, however, recent events are indicating that that decision may no longer be on the table. A number of disturbing videos went viral on social media yesterday. One showing members of the army forcing suspected IPOB members to grovel in a pool of mud, while another video – which was more striking – showed some men, allegedly IPOB-Biafra militia, searching buses for Hausas and Fulanis, somewhere in South East Nigeria. Why this retaliatory move by IPOB members is so significant is because the general expectation was that, if at all the pro-Biafrans were going t

Latest information from Afaraukwu area of Umuahia, Abia State capital, has it that soldiers finally broke into the home of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), this evening (Thursday, September 14, 2017). “During the operation, they were alleged to have killed four persons and a dog, took away 15 persons and carted away all the awards to Kanu,” a News Express correspondent in the area said. Kanu’s whereabouts is unclear. News Express had earlier reported that heavy gunshots were heard around Kanu’s home at about 5pm on Thursday, with residents scampering for safety and businesses hurriedly closing shop. Early Thursday, September 14, 2017 morning, soldiers killed two young men suspected to be IPOB members. The shooting came shortly after Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, announced that soldiers would be withdrawn from the streets of Umuahia and the commercial hub Aba on Friday to reduce tension and the suffering of the people.

It was gathered that several people have been injured along Rwang Pam street, an area said to be dominated by Igbos, and Ahmadu Bello way. Police and other security officials have, however, arrived to calm the situation. A reaident, who gave his name as Ojobo told DAILY POST that several houses and shops belonging to Igbo traders have been destroyed. “I barely escaped with my life as we speak. I don’t event know where my parents are. “Many Igbos boys have been injured. Tell the police to come to our aid,” he told Evritinnaija on phone with a shrieking voice.