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IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by gidgiddy: 11:47am On Apr 21, 2021
In March 2021, the British Government released on its official Home Office website, a 56 page report in which it shared its thoughts on the Biafran agitation. The report talked about IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Nnamdi Kanu, Buhari and his administration. The report also offered Asylum to IPOB and MASSOB members. Excerpts of the report are below

On IPOB being declared a terrorist group: While MASSOB appears not to be banned, IPOB has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation. However, both groups have generally acted peacefully
in advocating for an independent ‘Biafra’ and been the victims of state violence. The groups have also used inflammatory rhetoric, including comments in support of violence, and clashed violently with the authorities during demonstrations and protests, resulting in deaths of security force members and damage to property


ESN: In December 2020, IPOB is
reported to have set up the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a militia to counter the rising insecurity in the region. In February 2021, Facebook locked Kanu’s account for violating its rules on harm and hate speech.The security forces have also alleged that IPOB members have on occasion targeted and killed police officers. Reports of casualties vary, but in October
2020 at least three police officers and six army officers were killed in clashes with IPOB. It is not clear from the sources consulted whether supporters or members who have been arrested have since been prosecuted or convicted for treason or other offences. Nor do sources provide specific information about the length of or treatment of members or supporters of Biafran groups
in detention. In February 2021 the Nigerian military
launched land and air operations against operatives of the ESN, a militia/vigilante group originally set up to protect the south-eastern region, which IPOB claims marked the beginning of the second Nigeria/Biafra war


MASSOB: MASSOB, since its formation in the late 1990s, has clashed with the security forces. Numerous members have been killed, wounded and arrested –usually during demonstrations. Over a hundred arrests were made in September 2018, at least 10 in 2019; and, in July 2020, it was reported that
members of MASSOB were arrested following clashes with police. IPOB grew out of MASSOB between 2012 and 2014 and reportedly has a presence outside of Nigeria, including the UK. There are also reported to be a number of minor Biafran groups but these do not seem to have a significant presence in the country. In recent years, MASSOB has become divided, splitting into several smaller groups and is less active than IPOB. Both MASSOB and IPOB have largely advocated for peaceful change but on occasions have used rhetoric that may encourage violent resistance. IPOB in particular, through its online platform, Radio Biafra, and online comments of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has stoked secessionist aspirations and encouraged resistance to the authorities.


Oyigbo(Obigbo): Further clashes and violence occurred between security forces and
IPOB in August 2020 in the city of Enugu when police stormed an IPOB meeting and also in October 2020 during confrontations in Rivers State. These incidents resulted in the arrests and deaths of IPOB supporters as well security force personnel, although there seem to be contradictory reporting on the exact figures. In November 2020 there were reports that security forces were carrying out revenge killings following the October attacks in the Rivers State area of Oyigbo, these reports were denied by state Governor Nyesom Wike. Following an attack by IPOB members in Rivers State in October 2020, the governor offered a reward for information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the IPOB state leader Stanley Mgbere. CPIT could find no further information in the sources consulted that Mr Mgbere had been located and arrested


Nnamdi Kanu: The IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu reportedly resides in the UK. He is the director of London-based Radio Biafra, an online radio station set up to broadcast the demands of secessionists. Programmes are transmitted daily in English and Igbo. He had been recruited by MASSOB leader Uwazuruike to run
Radio Biafra in London. The pair fell out and Kanu later re-emerged as IPOB leader. BBC monitoring also stated:‘The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu says he is ready to face trials and defend Biafrans at the International Criminal Court
(ICC), against "genocidal" attacks by "killer herdsmen and bandits". Speaking on a live broadcast on Radio Biafra, he says: "Herdsmen will attack us, rape our women, destroy our farms and kill our farmers nobody
will arrest them but when we try to defend ourselves, the government will come after us rolling out the tanks and using their helicopter gunboats. If defending our ancestral land against conquest by Fulani supporter of APC invaders will take me to The Hague, I am ready to go to The Hague. Another major clash between the armed forces and the pro-Biafra activists occurred in October 2015 when the IPOB-leader Kanu was arrested on charges of treason and ethnic incitement. A wave of street protests and arrests followed. Kanu was released on 25 April 2017. However, on 22 September 2017, soldiers attacked the house where Kanu was staying and killed 28 people in the surroundings. The government denied the claim.



https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Nigeriabiafra82: 11:54am On Apr 21, 2021
who cares what UK says
We don’t need your asylum
Referendum is all we are asking for

Thanks that the world knew that Nigeria army invaded kanu home and killed 28 people

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Ahamefuna0001(m): 11:57am On Apr 21, 2021
Hmmm
Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by nairalandankrah: 11:58am On Apr 21, 2021
Nnamdi Kanu is an enigma.. The true definition of a celebrity

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Ekejoestar(m): 12:04pm On Apr 21, 2021
The world is seeing what's happening.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by UsmanFodio: 12:04pm On Apr 21, 2021
Long live Kanu

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by alfasexy: 12:04pm On Apr 21, 2021
This one no be play again o.

I just read the report on their website. They even included the map of Biafra in the report. Page 13.

UK is abandoning the Zoo.

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2048212/NGA_-Biafran_secessionist_groups_-_CPIN.pdf

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Akiara: 12:06pm On Apr 21, 2021
HEARTACHE LOADING...LOADING!!!!

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by udoka2013: 12:18pm On Apr 21, 2021
Let my people go ! ! ! Marriage is not by force !

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by bosco2017: 12:23pm On Apr 21, 2021
not so many nk in nigeria . nk n ipob woke nigerians from sleep today oduduwais rising

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by afroedo: 12:27pm On Apr 21, 2021
NIGERIA IS A COMPLETE JOKE, FOR HOW LONG SHALL WE REMAIN THIS WAY.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Faber(m): 12:27pm On Apr 21, 2021
"The last Miracle to happen on Earth will be the freedom of Biafra. The Kingdom of God on Earth"

"They will kill us, we shall kill them and in the end Biafra will come"

"We are white and whiter than snow. We don't tell lies. I shall destroy the Zoo with the truth"

"When am done with the Zoo, Somalia will be paradise compared to Zoo. They will infact look for visas to Somalia"

"Those who serve the Fulani against their own people, will be used and dumped. They will come back in regrets"

"You Wike I have cursed you this day. It shall never be well with you. You will know no peace all through the rest of your days"

"The Orji Uzor Kalus of this world and the efulefus should better go and join IPOB. IPOB will be the only name to save all of you when the time comes"

Each time I read through these words I am moved with much conviction that we have a prophet and that Elohim is on our side.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Wonk(m): 1:57pm On Apr 21, 2021
Ain't no bullshit! This is what we talkin' about!

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by selemempe: 2:01pm On Apr 21, 2021
Did The British government say anything about Sunday igboho grin abi dem no regard am? cheesy

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Acidiously: 2:16pm On Apr 21, 2021
selemempe:
Did The British government say anything about Sunday igboho grin abi dem no regard am? cheesy
He needs 8 years working experience

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by castrogee(m): 2:23pm On Apr 21, 2021
selemempe:
Did The British government say anything about Sunday igboho grin abi dem no regard am? cheesy



grin grin grin grin grin grin, who dash monkey banana

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Bkayyy: 2:30pm On Apr 21, 2021
The Hyenas will have Hypertension this week
Make una take an easy oh.


Hyenas right now

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Tumbulum: 2:43pm On Apr 21, 2021
Seperate all Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria and allow us to go form a new country. A country that will be kingdom of God on earth. We would model our country to be like the US,Australia,Germany,Canada and other develop countries. Science and technology will be at the fore front of our development plans.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by saaron(m): 2:49pm On Apr 21, 2021
alfasexy:
This one no be play again o.

I just read the report on their website. They even included the map of Biafra in the report. Page 13.

UK is abandoning the Zoo.
DISINTEGRATION OF NIGERIA is becoming too OBVIOUS for the British govt. They've no choice but to work with IPOB & MASSOB for better UK/Biafra relations when Nigeria disintegrate.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Freestainworld(m): 3:16pm On Apr 21, 2021
Defend your land, don't be a microphone that only makes noise but will quickly run to Benin republic for shelter from fulani terrorist.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by chiefobdk(m): 3:27pm On Apr 21, 2021
Mekaboy will be hyperventilating now

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by franchasng: 3:36pm On Apr 21, 2021
I still wonder why Yorubas despite their acclaimed education and enlightenment lack the confidence to stand on their own and build their own dream Odudua country.


It's shameful that Yorubas depend on Niger Delta crude oil to survive and reason they keep aligning with terrorist loving, backward-thinking Hausa-Fulanis instead of coming together to fight to have their own Odudua nation.




It's a big shame.


Yoruba ronu oh

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by franchasng: 3:40pm On Apr 21, 2021
Tumbulum:
Seperate all Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria and allow us to go form a new country. A country that will be kingdom of God on earth. We would model our country to be like the US,Australia,Germany,Canada and other develop countries. Science and technology will be at the fore front of our development plans.
That's all we ask for.


Tired of being in one country with people whose only concern in life is to cram and recite quoran, force others to join their religion through violence and killings, and then plot how to grab power and remain in power to continue looting natural resources and share meagre to those they made poor.



We need to go and build our dream country that will be completely based on merit and competition. A country that will be driven by technology and innovation looking up to technologically developed nations like China, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, etc and not trying to be like backward thinking Middle East countries who rely only on natural resources to loot and share and claim their country is developed without any indigenous manpower or human development to Mann it.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Igboid: 3:41pm On Apr 21, 2021
Hmm.
Jungle don dey mature o!

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by OdumegwuOjukwu: 3:43pm On Apr 21, 2021
alfasexy:
This one no be play again o.

I just read the report on their website. They even included the map of Biafra in the report. Page 13.

UK is abandoning the Zoo.

Now that's interesting.

It seems they have narrowed down.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Valkrie: 3:48pm On Apr 21, 2021
The ministry don dey move small small to the permanent site...!!

Biafra go, which person wan remain with fulani people again...? Nigeria don scatter be dat...all mam carry him potimato and face village...!!

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by Dagah2: 3:52pm On Apr 21, 2021
Let's hear what Lai Mohammed will say about this.

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by YolobaMuslim: 5:22pm On Apr 21, 2021
Watch Benin Republic refugees avoid this thread like a plague!

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Re: IPOB Asylum: What UK Said About IPOB, MASSOB, ESN, Oyigbo, Nnamdi Kanu by sammyj: 5:28pm On Apr 21, 2021
cool cool cool

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