– Solomon Arase warned Biafra agitators not to disrupt the peace of the society – He urged them to channel their agitation to the right channel – The inspector general warned that officers would deal with erring agitators Solomon Arase, the inspector general of police has issued stern warning to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to carry arms. A report credited to the group informed that they have decided to start bearing arms as a way to defend themselves against security operatives. They claimed members of their group were maltreated and killed by security operatives during protests and vowed to activate a self-defence mode. Solomon Arase warns IPOB members PM News reports that in a statement issued by Olabisi Kolawole, the public relations officer of the police force, Arase warned the agitators not to bear arms. READ ALSO: Biafrans plan to open embassies in other countries “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a publication credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra “to carry guns in self defence”. “The inspector-general of Police has sternly warned members of the IPOB to reconsider their stand or face the wrath of the extant laws on bearing of firearms.” The inspector general warned that there will be severe consequences against individuals who dared to face security operatives in their discharge of duties or make life difficult for law=abiding citizens. He urged members of the group to channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters and anyone who oversteps his or her boundary would be dealt with. “Members of the group should therefore note that it is an offence punishable under the criminal Law of the Federation of Nigeria for a person to have in his possession or under his control any prohibited firearms without licence or permit.” “The IPOB are advised to be guided in respect of the above as the Police Force is poised to uphold the existing restriction over the use of firearms.” READ ALSO: Ezeife accuses Buhari of trying to reduce Igbo population He assumed Nigerians of his commitment to their safety as the “police force, complemented by other security agencies in the country, will tirelessly and assiduously work towards eliminating any threat to internal security and social disorder.” Meanwhile, all zonal assistant inspector generals and state commands commissioners of police were directed to strictly enforce the laws against the use of illegal firearms across the length and breadth of the country. However,IPOB has denied that it has resolved to start carrying guns to confront attacks from the security agencies who have been killing their members during protest and prayer sessions. The group insists it is a non- violent one and will achieve its aim without violence.

Silly IGP , When fulani herders are killing people this man cannot find his voice. No action, No solution to that problem.

Let he who has ears listen.
God bless Nigeria.

Those who have hears, let them hear. Don't start a war and cry that your opponent is killing your children and wives. Enemies are killed during wars, that is why it is called war.

The fulani herdsmen that carry guns an other weapons in plain sight, are they licensed to do so? Don't disturb people making peaceful demands to the point of killing or arresting them indiscriminately. They have a right to self defense and they will so defend themselves.