The Nigerian Army, on Monday, warned pro-Biafra agitators that it was ready to suppress insurrection by any group across the country.

The army made it clear that it was prepared to check the activities of the secessionists, saying it would uphold its constitutional role of protecting the unity and integrity of the country.

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, gave the warning in an address on the activities of pro-Biafra demonstrators across cities in the South-South and the South-East geopolitical zones.

The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division Enugu, Col. Hamza Gambo, who read a statement on behalf of the General Officer Commanding, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, during a press conference at the division’s headquarters in Enugu, noted that the ongoing protests had led to an increased sense of insecurity in the South-East and South-South.

The army spokesman further noted that although the pro-Biafra activists, like other Nigerians, have the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, such rights should not undermine other people’s freedom and safety.

Gambo said the army would not shy away from its constitutional mandate to suppress insurrection, and aid civil authority, if called upon to do so as a result of the ongoing pro-Biafra agitation.

“The truism of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly is not contestable particularly as it is guaranteed by sections 39 (1) and 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

“Instructively, this constitutional guarantee does not allow for abuse of other person’s freedom and safety.

“It is, however, pertinent to note that the same constitution vide section 217 (2) mandates the Armed Forces of Nigeria to suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authority to restore order when called upon to do so.”

Gambo assured that the army would act within it rules of engagement should it be required to check the activities of the pro-Biafra activists.

“To this end, if and when the Nigerian Army is called upon to play its legally mandated role, it shall do so with utmost sense of duty and responsibility to the nation.

“In such an instance, the Nigerian Army shall act within its rules of engagement accordingly. It is also important to reassure all law-abiding citizens that they have nothing to fear,” Gambo added.

According to him, “The Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting democratic norms while ensuring a peaceful environment for socio-economic activities to thrive.”

Gambo stressed that the ongoing agitation for Biafra was a threat to lives and property.

He said, “In the past three weeks, there has been a marked increase in the activities of pro-Biafra groups in some parts of the South-South and the South-East of Nigeria.

“These activities include protest marches, demonstrations and some reported cases of outright lawlessness and threat to lives and properties.

“These demonstrations are being orchestrated by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, the Indigenous People of Biafra and other affiliated groups.

“These agitations and protests have led to an increased sense of insecurity across the regions.”

Renewed agitation for Biafra, which was largely triggered by the detention of the leader of IPOB, and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, had led to massive protests in major cities of the South-East and South-South.

The protesters are demanding the recognition of Biafra as a sovereign state and Kanu’s immediate release.

Source: http://punchng.com/were-ready-to-crush-pro-biafra-revolt-says-army/

The Nigerian army shouldn't bother itself about some jobless miscreants who wanna keep fit by doing daily exercise which they term protests. Just leave em. When they tire, na only them go find one corner go siddon

I hope the Federal Government of Nigeria will take a strategic lenient approach to address the issue of the South East secession bid so as not to further create another security issue because the pro-Biafran campaign could lead to a civil war like we witnessed in 1967 and could also give birth to a guerrilla front. FGN should be sensitive that the Nigeria Armed Forces are yet to contain the activities of Islamic States of West Africa Province (Boko Haram) beause no army can fight on two fronts. God bless our dear country Nigeria.

Una neva crush bokoharam finish, na people on peaceful protest una wan crush, smh

They are constituting menace in d society,crush them like a crusher.


Crush their flat heads first

Army talking Rubbish since 1914.

I hope they have the manpower, amunition and weaponry to crush and kill 40million people from Ss and SE.

the protesters are all of Military age. Dont force then and dont push them. cos Guns and bombs are not hard to find nowadays. they will fight back in defence of their land.

FG ve taken the first bait. Nnamdi Kanu.

shooting at peaceful protesters to crush them is foolishly taking a second bait.

dont forget d kind of Arms and ammunition that came out of the SS and SE during the Amnesty program.

am sure the boys only surrendered their light weapons and malfunctioning weapons.

let dem be. lets just protest peacefully its their rite.

Nigeria Army should concentrate more on Boko Haram. The pro-biafra are just attention seeker and coward. Note : Nnamdi Kanu his a terrorist just like Abubakar Shekau.

No be today Army don dey crush Biafrans but this time Nigeria will be crushed instead.

Bokoharam that constitute daily death in Nigeria una no crush nah young boiz asking for what they feel is theirs una wan go crush..

NA the Pepper crushers..

Just one Bomb




The rest is story

This would be fun

Pikin wet get ear make him hear. Make them no go look for trouble begin shout foul

So Nigeria Army is threatening to crush unarmed peaceful protesters ... But begging bokoharam to drop arm ?

So Nigeria army think we will keep mute and watch them shoot us because we're not with arms ?

Then all we have to Do is to pick up arms too and face the army lets see how many days they will last in Igboland ...

And this will also cause a rebellion within the military caucus .. Cuz u don't expect an Igbo man to shot his people that are unarmed ...

They nigeria military in Igboland will just disappear without any trace ... Cuz u can't be in my land, eating our food and drink water that flows out of Igboland and stand on that same ground and threaten me ..

Lazy set of Soldiers. always trying to intimidate the civilians. Face book haram and leave Biafra people alone

Endtime Biafra

Let them take their message Boko Haram via Sambisa Forest.

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Just one Bomb

Dont waste our bullets on those cowards pls. They don't worth our bullets- use teargas instead.

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Let them take their message Boko Haram via Sambisa Forest.

they have just one month to crush boko haram. When they are done, expect them to head towards east.

Nigerian Army getting more useless by the day.

The cannot crush Boko Haram that has killed thousands since 2009...

But they want to crush peaceful protesters.

Cowards!

ibautodealer:
I hope the Federal Government of Nigeria will take a strategic lenient approach to address the issue of the South East secession bid so as not to further create another security issue because the pro-Biafran campaign could lead to a civil war like we witnessed in 1967 and could also give birth to a guerrilla front. FGN should be sensitive that the Nigeria Armed Forces are yet to contain the activities of Islamic States of West Africa Province (Boko Haram) beause no army can fight on two fronts. God bless our dear country Nigeria.

Anyone who tries any nonsense and goes against the country and the army will just be killed anyhow. They should calm down and think with their heads.

Please Crush Biafra, Crush Bokoharam, Crush Fulani Herdsmen turning into Time Bombs all over the Federation etc. Our Ministers of Defence and Internal Security are from Zamfara and Kano respectively. We want them to cooperate with PMB to rid this Country of Biafra, Bokoharam, Fulani insurgents and all other seditious characters moving in and out of Nigeria disturbing the Peace of Nigeria.

Jst like that?

Phame:
they have just one month to crush boko haram. When they are done, expect them to head towards east.

100days to another 1 month... Keep dreaming

War crime beckons.

Kill just about 100 of them, and everything would go quiet in that part of the country.

ichidodo:
If Buhari can deal with the international outcry and retaliation from the international community via economic embargoes as well as sparking real insurrection, when institutions and structures perceived as instrument of oppression are firebombed and destroyed, from within Nigeria then he can order his zoo army populated by his tribesmen to shoot at UNARMED protesters ........The civil unrest alone apart in the aftermath should plunge the country deep into recession and eventually secession not mentioning the economic embargoes, boycotts from foreign investors, military aid cut offs which would in a larger extent cripple the economy of the zoo and her capacity to give or sustain war on Biafra and her armies in the long run .......The catalyst to all these is President Buhari from Daura ordering his tribesmen to shoot at UNARMED protesters in the full glare of international press, media and cameras.

The Nigerian army will kill you, kill your parents and everybody in your village if you don't take the advisory serious.