Edo -murders: Ipob calls on igbo in northern states to return home amid threats

In a statement released on Saturday by Ipob’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma, ​​the group warned against possible retaliation attacks against IGBos living in the northern states after the death of individuals identified as Hausa hunters in Edo. The indigenous population of Biafra (IPOB) issued an advice and requested Igbo’s living in northern Nigeria to move urgently to the southeast, citing growing threats of violence and uncertainty to the recent murders in the EDO state. In a statement released on Saturday by Ipob’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma, ​​the group warned against possible retaliation attacks against IGBos living in the northern states after the death of individuals identified as Hausa hunters in Edo. The Biafran group claims to have collected credible intelligence that indicates a threatening threat to lives and property from Ndigbo in the north. “Throughout history, violence in northern Nigeria is regularly aimed at Igbos for events that they did not participate in. What we see again is a disturbing pattern,” the statement reads. “Only a tree sees the ax coming and still remains rooted.” IPOB has referred to violence in the past, especially the 1966 pogrom, where thousands of Igbo’s were killed in the north, warning that history should not be allowed to repeat itself. “We urge our people not to become victims again. If you are unable to leave with your properties, at least your family members will send back home to Alaigbo, ‘the group said. The statement also accused the Nigerian safety institution of threatening a blind eye that posed by certain northern groups. Specifically, Ipob called two Fulani police officers – Hussaini Taki and Isyaku Shehu Gano – who allegedly argued attacks on Southerners. The group called on the Department of Public Services (DSS) to immediately arrest and investigate the officers. “If the DSS fails to act, it confirms the prejudice and complicity of Nigerian security agencies in the protection of violent groups in the north,” Ipob claims. “It is clear that Northerners, especially Fulani, enjoy a disturbing degree of immunity, while Southerners are much less criminalized.” IPOB emphasized that their warning is not a call to violence, but a proactive measure for self -defense. The group noted that recent public statements from security officials, including the DSS director, confirmed that citizens could not only rely on state protection and organize for self-defense. “We don’t beg them not to attack,” Ipob warned. “Try it and see the reaction. No one has a monopoly on violence. ‘ The group requested Biafrans in the north to either return home or prepare to defend themselves as the situation escalates, adding that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) is better positioned to provide support within the South East. Ipob also used the opportunity to repeat its dedication to the safety and development of Alaigbo, with the fact that the region is progressing quickly and no longer abandoned for uncertain prospects in hostile environments.