-Three members of
Indigenous People of Biafra have allegedly lost their lives in Umuahia,
Abia state during a confrontation with security operatives
- The IPOB members were accused of attacking the residence of police commissioner in Umuahia
- They were also alleged to have set vehicles inside the compound of the commissioner's house on fire - Meanwhile, reports reaching NAIJ.com confirmed that uneasy calm has reportedly been restored to Umuahia
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra have reportedly attacked the
residence of police commissioner in Umuahia, the state capital of Abia
state.
Also, three members of the IPOB were allegedly shot dead by security
officers in the state capital.
The IPOB members were also accused of setting fire on the vehicles in
the compound of the police commissioner.
Soldiers allegedly shoot 3 dead, police commissioners' house attacked by
IPOB in Abia
Somto Okonkwo who posted the incident on Facebook alleged that Biafrans were attacked by the policemen who were stationed at the government house. Soldiers allegedly shoot 3 dead, police commissioners' house attacked by IPOB in Abia
Three IPOB members have allegedly lost their lives in Umuahia, Abia state. He said the police had the help of the army in attacking IPOB members. Soldiers allegedly shoot 3 dead, police commissioners' house attacked by IPOB in Abia The IPOB members were accused of attacking the residence of police commissioner in Umuahia.
Going further, he alleged that the bodies of those shot dead could not be found, claiming another was injured by a gas canister.
READ ALSO: Biafra: Uwazuruike accuses other factional leaders of planning to cause war in Nigeria at BIM's 18th anniversary
The incident was said to have occurred on Akanu Ibiam road. The road is also known as Bank road. PAY
Meanwhile, Sources had reported that a video surfaced online of some armed southeast youths carrying out a stop and search operation in the southeast looking for Hausas in vehicles. In the video, the youths who carried knives, daggers and bottles could be seen stopping inter-state vehicles and speaking in Igbo
- The IPOB members were accused of attacking the residence of police commissioner in Umuahia
- They were also alleged to have set vehicles inside the compound of the commissioner's house on fire - Meanwhile, reports reaching NAIJ.com confirmed that uneasy calm has reportedly been restored to Umuahia
A gas canister allegedly used to attack IPOB members in Umuahia, Abia state |
Somto Okonkwo who posted the incident on Facebook alleged that Biafrans were attacked by the policemen who were stationed at the government house. Soldiers allegedly shoot 3 dead, police commissioners' house attacked by IPOB in Abia
Three IPOB members have allegedly lost their lives in Umuahia, Abia state. He said the police had the help of the army in attacking IPOB members. Soldiers allegedly shoot 3 dead, police commissioners' house attacked by IPOB in Abia The IPOB members were accused of attacking the residence of police commissioner in Umuahia.
Going further, he alleged that the bodies of those shot dead could not be found, claiming another was injured by a gas canister.
READ ALSO: Biafra: Uwazuruike accuses other factional leaders of planning to cause war in Nigeria at BIM's 18th anniversary
The incident was said to have occurred on Akanu Ibiam road. The road is also known as Bank road. PAY
Meanwhile, Sources had reported that a video surfaced online of some armed southeast youths carrying out a stop and search operation in the southeast looking for Hausas in vehicles. In the video, the youths who carried knives, daggers and bottles could be seen stopping inter-state vehicles and speaking in Igbo
The IPOB members were
accused of attacking the residence of police commissioner in Umuahia.
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Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra have reportedly attacked the
residence of Abia police commissioner in Umuahia, the state capital of
Abia state.
Also, three members of the IPOB were allegedly shot dead by security
officers in Umuahia.
The IPOB members were also accused of setting fire on the vehicles in
the compound.
Tension Members of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, reportedly
attacked the residence of Abia police commissioner in Umuahia, the state
capital.
Umuahia, Abia State capital was engulfed with tension with the shooting
of three people on Akanu Ibiam Road also known as Bank Road. The
incident happened at about 9:30 am this morning. An eye witness said
they were shot close to the Diamond Bank near the Abia State Government
House gate.
He said two of the three died instantly while the third was fatally
injured. He said soldiers took the corpse and the injured away in their
truck. Those who were shot were said to be wearing black which the army
took to be IPOB uniform.
The incident sent panic to residents as shop owners quickly locked their
shops. Most vehicles also had to pack leaving passengers stranded.
Even banks had to close for business. At the First Bank on Akanu Ibiam
road, customers were seen outside the bank premises. On inquiry one of
the bank security said, ” we have closed for the day.”
At the Afaraukwu, the home of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, panic-stricken
residents have locked their shops and residential gates. The area looked
deserted.
Reports from Aba, the commercial center of the state, say that there was
shooting in the city resulting in the death of many people.
It was also reported that the Ariaria Police Station in Aba was raised
down, a report the PPRO, DSP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed.
As a proactive measure, the policemen barricaded the gate of the command
headquarters diverting the traffic to one lane.
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We'll not tolerate 'undemocratic' military operations in southeast -
Igbo House of Reps members
We'll not tolerate 'undemocratic' military operations in southeast -
Igbo House of Reps members
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- The House of Representatives have called on the federal government to
de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of the country
- The lawmakers said the military operations in the region is
unjustifiable
- They also called for caution by federal government and security
operatives in Abia State and the entire southeast zone
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the federal
government to de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of
the country.
The lawmakers of Igbo extraction said the military operations in the
region which has frightened, maimed or led to the loss of lives of
citizens and property in the region is unjustifiable.
Noting that the current military operation in the region is an offence
to the principle of democracy and rule of law, the lawmakers called for
caution in Abia State and the entire south east zone.
READ ALSO: Nigerian army reacts as video of soldiers torturing IPOB
members goes viral
In a statement signed by the deputy minority leader and the leader of
the southeast caucus of the House of Representatives, Chukuwka Onyema,
the lawmakers also expressed their support for the seven-man committee
inaugurated by the southeast governors.
Onyema said: “The attention of the South East Caucus of the House of
Representatives has been drawn to the reported fallout from the ongoing
military show of force in the South East, code named Operation Python
Dance II.
“Though without convincing explanations, we were informed that a few
days ago, some civilians were shot and wounded as they clashed with
soldiers at Afaraukwu Village in Umuahia, yet again we have received
report of a military invasion of the Umuahia NUJ Office where
journalists were molested and their equipment destroyed.
READ ALSO: Tension as armed Igbo youths allegedly stop and search
vehicles in south east for Hausas (video)
“As a result of the escalating tension, Abia State governor had to
impose a dust to dawn curfew in the commercial town of Aba.
“While we appreciate the right to discharge core duties of the Nigeria
armed forces as spelt out under section 217 of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), there is no gainsaying that internal military operations can
only be conducted without doing violence to the constitutionally
guaranteed fundamental human rights of citizens.
“To conduct operations that frighten, maim or lead to loss of lives of
citizens and property, are clearly unjustifiable and an offence to our
democracy and the rule of law.
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“We therefore call for a de-escalation of “internal military operations”
in Abia state and the south east as a whole, while urging our brothers
and sisters at home to remain civil and law abiding.
“We wish to express our support to the reported setting up of a
seven-man committee by the South East Governors to investigate the
causes of the current conflict in Abia state."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Nigerian Army had promised to
investigate the viral video of some soldiers of the force tutoring
members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Abia state.
The promise was made by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the 82
Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu Major General A.B. Abubakar.
Abubakar made the promise during a meeting with the governor of Abia
state and some traditional ruler at the Government House on Wednesday,
September 13.
You can watch this NAIJ.com TV video of Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer reacting to
the alleged invasion of his client's house by the army:
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- The Indigenous People of Biafra has accused soldiers of informing
Hausa-Fulanis resident in Umuahia, ahead of their Operation Python Dance
campaign
- The pro-Biafra group alleged that the army ensured that all
Hausa-Fulani’s left the area as it prepared to ‘decimate’ Igbos, but
vowed that no one can stop its agitation for Biafra
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did not want war
The Nigerian army has been accused by the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), of informing all Hausa-Fulani residents of Umuahia to relocate,
ahead of its ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign.
According to reports, IPOB made its accusations in a statement released
by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1125253-soldiers-allegedly-shoot-3-dead-police-commissioners-house-attacked-by-ipob.html
We'll not tolerate
'undemocratic' military operations in southeast - Igbo House of Reps
members
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- The House of Representatives have called on the federal government to
de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of the country
- The lawmakers said the military operations in the region is
unjustifiable
- They also called for caution by federal government and security
operatives in Abia State and the entire southeast zone
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the federal
government to de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of
the country.
The lawmakers of Igbo extraction said the military operations in the
region which has frightened, maimed or led to the loss of lives of
citizens and property in the region is unjustifiable.
Noting that the current military operation in the region is an offence
to the principle of democracy and rule of law, the lawmakers called for
caution in Abia State and the entire south east zone.
READ ALSO: Nigerian army reacts as video of soldiers torturing IPOB
members goes viral
In a statement signed by the deputy minority leader and the leader of
the southeast caucus of the House of Representatives, Chukuwka Onyema,
the lawmakers also expressed their support for the seven-man committee
inaugurated by the southeast governors.
Onyema said: “The attention of the South East Caucus of the House of
Representatives has been drawn to the reported fallout from the ongoing
military show of force in the South East, code named Operation Python
Dance II.
“Though without convincing explanations, we were informed that a few
days ago, some civilians were shot and wounded as they clashed with
soldiers at Afaraukwu Village in Umuahia, yet again we have received
report of a military invasion of the Umuahia NUJ Office where
journalists were molested and their equipment destroyed.
READ ALSO: Tension as armed Igbo youths allegedly stop and search
vehicles in south east for Hausas (video)
“As a result of the escalating tension, Abia State governor had to
impose a dust to dawn curfew in the commercial town of Aba.
“While we appreciate the right to discharge core duties of the Nigeria
armed forces as spelt out under section 217 of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), there is no gainsaying that internal military operations can
only be conducted without doing violence to the constitutionally
guaranteed fundamental human rights of citizens.
“To conduct operations that frighten, maim or lead to loss of lives of
citizens and property, are clearly unjustifiable and an offence to our
democracy and the rule of law.
PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 news app
“We therefore call for a de-escalation of “internal military operations”
in Abia state and the south east as a whole, while urging our brothers
and sisters at home to remain civil and law abiding.
“We wish to express our support to the reported setting up of a
seven-man committee by the South East Governors to investigate the
causes of the current conflict in Abia state."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Nigerian Army had promised to
investigate the viral video of some soldiers of the force tutoring
members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Abia state.
The promise was made by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the 82
Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu Major General A.B. Abubakar.
Abubakar made the promise during a meeting with the governor of Abia
state and some traditional ruler at the Government House on Wednesday,
September 13.
You can watch this NAIJ.com TV video of Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer reacting to
the alleged invasion of his client's house by the army:
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- The Indigenous People of Biafra has accused soldiers of informing
Hausa-Fulanis resident in Umuahia, ahead of their Operation Python Dance
campaign
- The pro-Biafra group alleged that the army ensured that all
Hausa-Fulani’s left the area as it prepared to ‘decimate’ Igbos, but
vowed that no one can stop its agitation for Biafra
- The group appealed to various nations and international bodies to
prevail on the federal government to call for a referendum as it said it
did not want war
The Nigerian army has been accused by the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), of informing all Hausa-Fulani residents of Umuahia to relocate,
ahead of its ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign.
According to reports, IPOB made its accusations in a statement released
by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1125220-taxify-appreciates-female-driver-partners-event-lagos.html
We'll not tolerate
'undemocratic' military operations in southeast - Igbo House of Reps
members
Author: Nnenna Ibeh
Updated: 2 hours ago
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- The House of Representatives have called on the federal government to
de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of the country
- The lawmakers said the military operations in the region is
unjustifiable
- They also called for caution by federal government and security
operatives in Abia State and the entire southeast zone
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the federal
government to de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of
the country.
The lawmakers of Igbo extraction said the military operations in the
region which has frightened, maimed or led to the loss of lives of
citizens and property in the region is unjustifiable.
Noting that the current military operation in the region is an offence
to the principle of democracy and rule of law, the lawmakers called for
caution in Abia State and the entire south east zone.
READ ALSO: Nigerian army reacts as video of soldiers torturing IPOB
members goes viral
In a statement signed by the deputy minority leader and the leader of
the southeast caucus of the House of Representatives, Chukuwka Onyema,
the lawmakers also expressed their support for the seven-man committee
inaugurated by the southeast governors.
Onyema said: “The attention of the South East Caucus of the House of
Representatives has been drawn to the reported fallout from the ongoing
military show of force in the South East, code named Operation Python
Dance II.
“Though without convincing explanations, we were informed that a few
days ago, some civilians were shot and wounded as they clashed with
soldiers at Afaraukwu Village in Umuahia, yet again we have received
report of a military invasion of the Umuahia NUJ Office where
journalists were molested and their equipment destroyed.
READ ALSO: Tension as armed Igbo youths allegedly stop and search
vehicles in south east for Hausas (video)
“As a result of the escalating tension, Abia State governor had to
impose a dust to dawn curfew in the commercial town of Aba.
“While we appreciate the right to discharge core duties of the Nigeria
armed forces as spelt out under section 217 of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), there is no gainsaying that internal military operations can
only be conducted without doing violence to the constitutionally
guaranteed fundamental human rights of citizens.
“To conduct operations that frighten, maim or lead to loss of lives of
citizens and property, are clearly unjustifiable and an offence to our
democracy and the rule of law.
PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 news app
“We therefore call for a de-escalation of “internal military operations”
in Abia state and the south east as a whole, while urging our brothers
and sisters at home to remain civil and law abiding.
“We wish to express our support to the reported setting up of a
seven-man committee by the South East Governors to investigate the
causes of the current conflict in Abia state."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Nigerian Army had promised to
investigate the viral video of some soldiers of the force tutoring
members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Abia state.
The promise was made by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the 82
Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu Major General A.B. Abubakar.
Abubakar made the promise during a meeting with the governor of Abia
state and some traditional ruler at the Government House on Wednesday,
September 13.
You can watch this NAIJ.com TV video of Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer reacting to
the alleged invasion of his client's house by the army:
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- The Indigenous People of Biafra has accused soldiers of informing
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- The pro-Biafra group alleged that the army ensured that all
Hausa-Fulani’s left the area as it prepared to ‘decimate’ Igbos, but
vowed that no one can stop its agitation for Biafra
- The group appealed to various nations and international bodies to
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did not want war
The Nigerian army has been accused by the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), of informing all Hausa-Fulani residents of Umuahia to relocate,
ahead of its ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign.
According to reports, IPOB made its accusations in a statement released
by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1125220-taxify-appreciates-female-driver-partners-event-lagos.html
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'undemocratic' military operations in southeast - Igbo House of Reps
members
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- The House of Representatives have called on the federal government to
de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of the country
- The lawmakers said the military operations in the region is
unjustifiable
- They also called for caution by federal government and security
operatives in Abia State and the entire southeast zone
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the federal
government to de-escalate military operations in the southeast region of
the country.
The lawmakers of Igbo extraction said the military operations in the
region which has frightened, maimed or led to the loss of lives of
citizens and property in the region is unjustifiable.
Noting that the current military operation in the region is an offence
to the principle of democracy and rule of law, the lawmakers called for
caution in Abia State and the entire south east zone.
READ ALSO: Nigerian army reacts as video of soldiers torturing IPOB
members goes viral
In a statement signed by the deputy minority leader and the leader of
the southeast caucus of the House of Representatives, Chukuwka Onyema,
the lawmakers also expressed their support for the seven-man committee
inaugurated by the southeast governors.
Onyema said: “The attention of the South East Caucus of the House of
Representatives has been drawn to the reported fallout from the ongoing
military show of force in the South East, code named Operation Python
Dance II.
“Though without convincing explanations, we were informed that a few
days ago, some civilians were shot and wounded as they clashed with
soldiers at Afaraukwu Village in Umuahia, yet again we have received
report of a military invasion of the Umuahia NUJ Office where
journalists were molested and their equipment destroyed.
READ ALSO: Tension as armed Igbo youths allegedly stop and search
vehicles in south east for Hausas (video)
“As a result of the escalating tension, Abia State governor had to
impose a dust to dawn curfew in the commercial town of Aba.
“While we appreciate the right to discharge core duties of the Nigeria
armed forces as spelt out under section 217 of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), there is no gainsaying that internal military operations can
only be conducted without doing violence to the constitutionally
guaranteed fundamental human rights of citizens.
“To conduct operations that frighten, maim or lead to loss of lives of
citizens and property, are clearly unjustifiable and an offence to our
democracy and the rule of law.
PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 news app
“We therefore call for a de-escalation of “internal military operations”
in Abia state and the south east as a whole, while urging our brothers
and sisters at home to remain civil and law abiding.
“We wish to express our support to the reported setting up of a
seven-man committee by the South East Governors to investigate the
causes of the current conflict in Abia state."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Nigerian Army had promised to
investigate the viral video of some soldiers of the force tutoring
members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Abia state.
The promise was made by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the 82
Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu Major General A.B. Abubakar.
Abubakar made the promise during a meeting with the governor of Abia
state and some traditional ruler at the Government House on Wednesday,
September 13.
You can watch this NAIJ.com TV video of Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer reacting to
the alleged invasion of his client's house by the army:
Source: Naij.com
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- The Indigenous People of Biafra has accused soldiers of informing
Hausa-Fulanis resident in Umuahia, ahead of their Operation Python Dance
campaign
- The pro-Biafra group alleged that the army ensured that all
Hausa-Fulani’s left the area as it prepared to ‘decimate’ Igbos, but
vowed that no one can stop its agitation for Biafra
- The group appealed to various nations and international bodies to
prevail on the federal government to call for a referendum as it said it
did not want war
The Nigerian army has been accused by the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), of informing all Hausa-Fulani residents of Umuahia to relocate,
ahead of its ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign.
According to reports, IPOB made its accusations in a statement released
by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1125220-taxify-appreciates-female-driver-partners-event-lagos.html
Anambra APC Primaries:
APC NWC in dilemma
On September 14, 201712:13 pmIn News, PoliticsComments
Members of the National Working Committee, NWC of the All Progressives
Congress, APC are in a quandary over how to resist pressures to alter
the outcome of the governorship primaries that recently produced Dr.
Tony Nwoye as the candidate in the forthcoming governorship election.
•Nwoye: APC Candidate & •Uba: Aspirant
The NWC Vanguard learnt are under pressure to justify the annulment of
the primaries against the background of media reports which praised the
party for conducting a raucous free primary. Political party primaries
in Anambra State had until the APC governorship primaries conducted on
August 26, 2017 and shown on live television had almost been
characterised by malpractices.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/anambra-apc-primaries-apc-nwc-dilemma/
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/anambra-apc-primaries-apc-nwc-dilemma/
Anambra APC Primaries:
APC NWC in dilemma
On September 14, 201712:13 pmIn News, PoliticsComments
Members of the National Working Committee, NWC of the All Progressives
Congress, APC are in a quandary over how to resist pressures to alter
the outcome of the governorship primaries that recently produced Dr.
Tony Nwoye as the candidate in the forthcoming governorship election.
•Nwoye: APC Candidate & •Uba: Aspirant
The NWC Vanguard learnt are under pressure to justify the annulment of
the primaries against the background of media reports which praised the
party for conducting a raucous free primary. Political party primaries
in Anambra State had until the APC governorship primaries conducted on
August 26, 2017 and shown on live television had almost been
characterised by malpractices.
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/anambra-apc-primaries-apc-nwc-dilemma/
Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/anambra-apc-primaries-apc-nwc-dilemma/
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