The National Youth Council of
Nigeria, NYCN, Kogi State chapter, says the face off between Nigeria Army and
the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, could lead to war.
The group appealed to the IPOB
and other agitating groups to calm down and embrace peace and dialogue.
State chairman of NYCN, Oladele
Nihi, said the tension in the East may extend to the Northern parts of the
country, a development that would result in serious chaos.
He said: “Relics of the Second
World War and the events of the Nigerian Civil War still remain sad reminders
of the evil consequences of war. We cannot afford to allow a repeat of such a
sad event ever again.
“At this juncture, we implore all
those calling for a secession to adopt a more civil and peaceful approach in
articulating and propagating their concerns, rather than employ violent means
or inciting people against each other.
“In the same vein, we remind the
Nigerian Army that we are in a democratic dispensation and democracy allows for
the freedom expression and association.
“Therefore, the ongoing Operation
Python Dance in the South East must be carried out in the most civil manner as
possible while observing the laws of the Federal Republic. The Fundamental
Human Rights of citizens must be respected at all times.”
The association also called on
the youths to always preach peace and avoid using words that would further
polarize the system.
“Let us as youths, use all
mediums, especially the social media, to educate ourselves on the need for a
peaceful Nigeria as we have more to gain as a people”, he added.
Meanwhile, Muslim Rights Concern
(MURIC) has urged security agencies to protect Muslims in the Southeast region
before reprisals begin.
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