Three members of the proscribed
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State,
were on Sunday arrested by Army personnel attached to 144 Battalion under 14
Brigade, Ohafia.
According to the statement, the
soldiers were on patrol around Alaoji Fly Over, when they arrested the
suspects.
The statement reads: “Troops of
144 Battalion on patrol in Aba town on Sunday, 12 November 2017 at about 4am in
Alaoji Fly Over general area of Aba arrested 3 suspected members of proscribed
IPOB organization in Aba, Abia State.
“The suspects are; Mr Nwagbougwu
Okeke, aged 55yrs, Mr Chidiebere Nwaoha, aged 35yrs and Mr John Nwaogazi, aged
50yrs.
“The suspects were caught
distributing flyers and posters with caption ‘No Election In Anambra State’.
The suspects and flyers have been handed over to the Department of State
Security for further investigation.
“14 Brigade, Nigerian Army will
continue to partner with other security agencies to flush out criminality and
anti social activities within the State. Members of the public are respectfully
requested to pass timely information to the security agencies.”
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