Enugu State Warns Against MASSOB, IPOB protests

Enugu State Warns Against MASSOB, IPOB protests

The Enugu state government has issued stern warning to residents of the state against planned move by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to protest the detention of Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu on Monday, January 18.

Enugu State Warns Against MASSOB, IPOB protests
Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

In a statement issued by the Enugu state commissioner for information, Udeuhele Ikechukwu on Sunday, January 17, he cautioned the people against being used for any activity that would create unnecessary tension in the state.

The statement reads: “The attention of the Enugu state government has been drawn to the publications in the national dailies to the effect that there was tension in south–east following an alleged threat by the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB to stage a protest in all the states of the zone on Monday, January 18, 2016, over the continued detention of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi kanu.

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“The state government hereby distances itself from the planned protest and therefore call on the people of the state to ignore the said threat and go about their normal business as all security measures have been put in place to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the state.

“Consequently, we appeal to parents and guidance to advise and watch over their children and wards to ensure that they are not being used for such unlawful acts. We equally appeal to leaders in our various communities, especially traditional rulers to ensure that their youths do not engage in any activity that could undermine the existing peace and tranquility in the state.”

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“Enugu state government will continue to ensure that lives and property of the citizens are protected for them to continue to enjoy more dividends of democracy,” he added.

It will be recalled that the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Friday, January 15, issued the federal government an ultimatum demanding the release of Kanu no later than Monday, January 18.

Source: Legit.ng

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