Nigerian government on Thursday
announced that it had intercepted three anti-Igbo songs.
Director-General of the National
Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari, made this known at a briefing in
Abuja.
He said: “NOA is in possession of
at least three songs already recorded to preach hate in our communities. Two
out of these songs are in mass circulation in the social media, particularly on
Facebook and Youtube.
“The latest one was only released
three days ago. The more disturbing part of this is that each of the songs
appears to want to outdo the other”.
Abari disclosed that security
agencies have begun manhunt for composers and sponsors of the hate songs and
assured that government would protect lives and property of Nigerians.
“We are also aware that messages from
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group have continually been filled with hate
and derision for other ethnic communities.
“We have also noticed that those
who dare to call them to order have become the subject of attack by these
groups through their songs and messages,” Abari added.
He warned that hate speeches may
plunge Nigeria into serious crisis, disclosing that State Directorates and
Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMOs) of NOA had been
directed to commence peace-building sensitisation to communities to reassure
them of government’s commitment to their safety.
Meanwhile, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo
has lambasted northern leaders for their “silence” on hate songs
against Igbo trending in the country.
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You are fooling yourselves,when Arewa gave the Igbos quit notice right in the Eyes of all government agencies and security agencies,no single comment was made. So this is what APC BPM lead ruler-ship is all about. Sentiments,Misappropriation,Embezzlement,Propagandaism etc APC has failed totally.
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