Ten persons were killed and another 20 injured in yesterday’s protest by the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in Aba, Abia State, when the protesters clashed with security agencies.
Unconfirmed reports said over 30 members are receiving treatment in various hospitals in the city while another 20 are in detention.
A source said the protesters gathered at Ibo National High School for prayers before their plan was aborted. “In the morning, we gathered at Ibo National High School for prayers and address by the Aba coordinator
“While the prayers were on, we noticed police patrol vans and because we locked the gate, they could not enter. They attempted to scale the fence, but could not. Shortly after, soldiers came in Hilux vans and scaled the fence.
“When they entered, they asked for our coordinator but we resisted them. The next thing we heard was gunshot. I can’t say how many died because there was a stampede as people tried to escape.”
He added that no amount of killings or intimidation would discourage the group from pursuing its cause as the protest would continue on Friday.
Commissioner of Police Joshak Habila could not be reached for comments.
Police spokesman Ezekiel Udeviotu Onyeke was also yet to comment as at press time.
Spokesman of the Ohafia 14 Brigade Army, Major Mbaneme Sidney could also not be reached but a source at the 144 Battalion at Ukwa West denied the allegation that soldiers shot the protesters. He said the arrested members had been handed over to the police for further investigation. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Maximum force should not be used on armless citizens. This is why America whom we are copying from is No one Democratic nation. But here we don't copy well.All these is not necessary. Apc govt must find an intelligent way to handle the situation.Apc is not capable of leading this country. We are watching.
ReplyDeletePLEASE PEOPLE, I PERSONALLY DO NOT LIKE OR CHERISH TO USE OF ABA FOR THIS PROTEST. THE IPOB SHOULD SHIFT THIS ACTION FROM STATE TO STATE AND PERMANENTLY IN ABA. I SPEAK AS A PERSON NOT FOR THE STATE OR THE PEOPLE.
ReplyDeleteThat is all you care about? Not the unarmed dead people?
DeleteKilling protesters that are harmless are evidence of barbaric leadership. The worst any responsible government should is to disperse them with teargas. The military had no basis to be there. They ought to be in Sambisa forest. This is democracy. And there is freedom to protest. Buhari will die shortly. Osibanjo will rule for weeks. Biafra will be born
ReplyDeleteIt is you and your fellow enemies of Nigeria that will die by the Power of the Almighty God.
DeleteWe'v heard u....prophet of doom. Its u n ur so called biafra people dat wil die
DeleteI WHO WROTE 7:20 AM SUPPORT AND AGREE WITH 7:42 AM, AND I SAY AMEN.
ReplyDeleteI see biafra coming
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT.
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT.
ReplyDeleteMr aliyu I can see that uer deriving pleasure from these barbaric and senseless act ? Tomorrow you will open ur doomed/ugly mouth and say one Nigeria
DeleteNLC had a peacefull protest and nobody was killed. Why kill armless civilians under democracy?
ReplyDeleteWhy kill innocent people gathering peacefully in one location? Is this Government trying to inflame this country or what? there should a proper way to address the Biafra agitation and not by force. They have not carried arms against the Government and why should they be gunned down like that?
ReplyDeleteWas buhari in aba. Your fada n u will die n biafra will be born. Idiot
ReplyDeleteNigerian state always spillong the blood of its people. Is this not how they push boko haram untill they turned into evil? The state behaves like a colonial government that is keen to supress. Eventuality nigeria will collapse and so why all this? To make it happen sooner?
ReplyDeleteIt's you that is collapse not Nigeria nonsense, monkey's so called Biafra's will soon die like they are before idiot
Deletesomeone said that was how boko haram started, yes i agree with u but remember boko haram are killing their pple, i hav not heard of any casualty of boko in lagos or in aba. in the same vain,biafran have stared killing themself and if care is not taking they will continue. i laugh and remember biafra children of dos days. how beautiful they look, lol.
ReplyDeleteWhen next you pray recall what you said about your fellow human being.
Deletemr. atanda u keep runing ur mouth on a business that does not concern u but let me tell u,nomata what happens wot gona be gona be,belive it or leave it.it will only take time::
ReplyDeletePrince atanda or whatever u called urself,you must be very stupid for making such comments. Idiot
ReplyDeletewhy do u think of war when Biafra is mentioned? This is 21st century. I will advice you think 21st century.
ReplyDeletePLEASE AND PLEASE EVERY LOVER OF HUMANITY WITHOUT BIAS AS TO; RELIGION,REGION,POLITICAL CREED,AND BELIEF. PLEASE IN ALL SINCERITY WHAT WILL NIGERIA LOOSE IF THIS BIAFRA GO? WHY IS EVERYBODY AT EDGE ON THE HEARING OF THESE PEOPLE AGITATION? CAN WE ALL EMBRACE 21ST CENTURY IDEOLOGY IN SOLVING 21ST CENTURY PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF BEING PRIMITIVE WITH SENTIMENTS? WHERE IS THE PLACE OF DIALOGUE IN THIS DISPENSATION OF DEMOCRACY? WHEN YOU BULLY SOMEONE FOR SOMETIME YOU END UP TEACHING HIM TO BE STRONG AND DEFEND HIMSELF SO LET US STOP THIS SENSELESS SHOW OF FORCE TO SUPPRESS AGITATION. RESEARCH HAVE SHOWN THAT IT IS ONLY A WEAK GOVERNMENT THAT FIGHTS OPPOSITIONS AND AGITATIONS WITH CLAMPING DOWN OF ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY. I THINK PERSONAL EGO SHOULD BE SET ASIDE AND A MORE ENCOMPASSING APPROACH TO SOLVING A COMPLEX ISSUE LIKE THIS AGITATION WELCOMED PERHAPS YOU MAY WIN THE ARGUMENT ON DIALOGUE RATHER THE USE OF FORCE.
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