Hundreds of people who support the restoration of the Biafran territories in southeastern Nigeria have taken to the streets of Delta State and Anambra state, calling for the release of people, including pro-Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu and former governor of Delta State James Ibori. Kanu is the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) and is the director of the London-based radio station Radio Biafra, which the Nigerian government has deemed illegal. He was arrested early in October in Lagos and, according to the Nigeria's state-security service (DSS), he was released on bail.Many pro-Biafrans, however, have alleged that Kanu is still being detained by the DSS despite the fact that a bail verdict had been issued by the Magistrate Court in Abuja. The same allegations were made by members of a leading NGO in Abuja and the intelligence, who both spoke to IBTimes on condition of anonymity as they had not been authorised to publicly comment on the issue.Protesters are also calling for the release of other people, including Ibori,who was arrested in London and sentenced to 12 years in jailin 2012 after pleading guilty to at least 10 counts of money laundering and fraud.A member of Ipob, who spoke to IBTimes UK on conditions of anonymity, said that Ibori's arrest is "a case of hypocrisy" and alleged that the British government does not target Nigerians who come from the north.The source said: "Ibori's is a case of conspiracy and blatant hypocrisy on the side of the British government. How about other Nigerian politicians of northern extraction who have laundered public funds and starched itaway in far away UK?"The same source alleged that a vigilante group guarding Ochanga market in Onitsha shot at the protesters. Other reports, however, claim at least one Ipob member was shot dead by the Anambra police. An image of the alleged dead man (see below) is circulating on social media.This is not the first time that pro-Biafrans have accused the police of violence against them. The policedenied the claims, while rights group Amnesty International said in an exclusive report by IBTimes UK that there is "credible evidence that pro-Biafran separatists in Nigeria are targeted by police".IBTimes UK tried to contact police in Onitsha, but has not received a response at the time of publishing. In a previous interview, public relations officer for the police in Anambra state, Oleehkukyu Ali, told IBTimes UK that police have nothing against pro-Biafrans.He said: "Our country provides freedom of association, speech and movement. But groups have to behave peacefully. Police in Anambra are operating a very open policy and leaders of groups should engage with us and let us know what they are doing so we are aware of protest.
Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/nigeria-pro-biafrans-million-man-march-nnamdi-kanu-james-iboris-release-1527565

all biafrans are adviced to sign the petition, visit ipob.org it is our road to freedom ; PLEASE TELL OTHERS;

This move is gradually gathering momentum... I think Buhari made a huge gaffe by detaining Nnamdi KANU


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These guys date becoming a nuisance.
They should forget this treasonable ambition.

danjumakolo:
These guys date becoming a nuisance.
They should forget this treasonable ambition.

How is it a treasonable act?

For your information UN supports the right for self determination, and its within their rights to protest the arrest of their Leader.

Moreover it was a peaceful protest.

chesterlee:


How is it a treasonable act?

For your information UN supports the right for self determination, and its within their rights to protest the arrest of their Leader.

Moreover it was a peaceful protest.

Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

danjumakolo:


Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

Well, that's your opinion.

You are entitled to it.

danjumakolo:


Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

Unity of what? Hear yourself talk Mr. man.

You can continue fearing about police crack down and your Nigeria dies within that rise and make a statement for a better place, we have seen no future in Nigeria, that's why we have decided to pursue our own cause.

Let the East have Biafra, if they (Biafra) are not important why is Hausa/fulani trying to stop their cry for self determination

danjumakolo:
These guys date becoming a nuisance.
They should forget this treasonable ambition.

If the ambition of Palestina is not treasonable,then that of Ndigbo is not.

EasternLion:


Unity of what? Hear yourself talk Mr. man.

You can continue fearing about police crack down and your Nigeria dies within that rise and make a statement for a better place, we have seen no future in Nigeria, that's why we have decided to pursue our own cause.

That sounds selfishly interesting though.
But I do know that when Jonathan was the presido,the agitation for biafra wasn't there.Now that smn else is president,you want biafra...Eating cake and wanna have it again

kingdompropty:



If the ambition of Palestina is not treasonable,then that of Ndigbo is not.

danjumakolo:


That sounds selfishly interesting though.
But I do know that when Jonathan was the presido,the agitation for biafra wasn't there.Now that smn else is president,you want biafra...Eating cake and wanna have it again

The agitation for Biafra has been there before you were born.

danjumakolo:


Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

why will d igbos do so.. when fashola deported some of them from lagos, the oba threaten to through them in lagon if dey vote for apc... dey hv no other option than to be on there own weda una like am or not

danjumakolo:


Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

walahi u no get Sense at all. You yellowbars shouting one Nigeria y don't u rally to show ur support for the zoo

lawrenceunaa:
walahi u no get Sense at all. You yellowbars shouting one Nigeria y don't u rally to show ur support for the zoo

Shuut the Bleep off or u get smashed the fucckk off..

danjumakolo:


Shuut the Bleep off or u get smashed the fucckk off..

nigga u got to in the field rallying for ur one Nigeria fool

danjumakolo:


Noted...but I still believe the igbos shud rally round for the unity of one Nigeria...

We have already tried our best in that regard more than any other group.