..a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Terrorism, in its broadest sense, describes the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to create terror, or fear, to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism

Tactics of Terrorist groups
Terrorist attacks are often targeted to maximize fear and publicity, usually using explosives or poison.[172] Terrorist groups usually methodically plan attacks in advance, and may train participants, plant undercover agents, and raise money from supporters or through organized crime. Communications occur through modern telecommunications, or through old-fashioned methods such as couriers. There is also concern about terrorist attacks employing weapons of mass destruction.

Terrorism is a form of asymmetric warfare, and is more common when direct conventional warfare will not be effective because forces vary greatly in power. Wikipedia.

END OF TERRORIST GROUPS
Another researcher, Audrey Cronin, lists six primary ways that terrorist groups end:[187]

Capture or killing of a group's leader. (Decapitation).
Entry of the group into a legitimate political process. (Negotiation).
Achievement of group aims. (Success).
Group implosion or loss of public support. (Failure).
Defeat and elimination through brute force. (Repression).
Transition from terrorism into other forms of violence. (Reorientation).

That is exactly the bias and inequality that is breeding discord in d country.... an organization that has remained peaceful is now labelled a terrorist organization.
I keep praying everyday that IPOB remain peaceful..... cos d day they pick up arms Boko-haram will be a child's play.

shortgun:
That is exactly the bias and inequality that is breeding discord in d country.... an organization that has remained peaceful is now labelled a terrorist organization.
I keep praying everyday that IPOB remain peaceful..... cos d day they pick up arms Boko-haram will be a child's play.

The question is.... Is the IPOB qualified as a terrorist group? Have they been carrying out attacks?

SmartchoiceNGR:

The question is.... Is the IPOB qualified as a terrorist group? Have they been carrying out attacks?

The answer is NO....IPOB has been a peaceful movement.

shortgun:

The answer is NO....IPOB has been a peaceful movement.

Is IPOB qualified has a terrorist group hitherto their recent actions ?
I'll say a capital letter NO.

Does it have the plan and potential to be one ?
I'll say a capital letter YES


Is it wise for the FG to wait till IPOB becomes armed and dangerous before they start curbing it's abrasiveness?
I'll say a capital letter No.


So when is the right time for FG to take necessary action to prevent unnecessary actrocities .

The time is NOW, because IPOB is already beginning to cross some tiny but conspicous red lines.