Following media reports credited to members of the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), threatening to carry arms in self defence against the Nigerian nation, Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned pro-Biafra agitators to reconsider their stand on bearing of arms or face the wrath of the extant laws concerning firearms.

Arase also warned that anybody who dares security agencies in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, and make life difficult for law abiding citizens, will face dare consequences of their actions.

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, the IGP further cautioned “the IPOB members to follow appropriate avenues in ventilating their grievances as anybody who steps out of bounds will be decisively dealt with. Consequently, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and State Commands CPs to strictly enforce the laws against the use of illegal firearms across the length and breadth of the country.

The statement reads,

“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, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has sternly warned members of the IPOB to reconsider their stand or face the wrath of the extant laws on bearing of firearms. “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. “Meanwhile, all Zonal AIGs and State Commands CPs have been directed to strictly enforce the laws against the use of illegal firearms across the length and breadth of the country.

“The Inspector-General of Police has assured that the Nigeria 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

He has reassured Nigerians of his commitment to their safety and security.

Arasaaaaaa mouth action Genocidal Edo man

I hope they will not later tell us their people were killed.

Potential raw materials for suya.

I will continue to stand for peace and harmony in Nigeria. #let peace reign#

let there be justice and give peace a chance.gun can kill anybody.

You don't become anti war to sustain peace but rather you become a pro peace to stop war

Op what about your source

The Headline ought to be; Fear Grips the IPOB Members as IGP Fumes!

Fear grip army ke. NA wey no get chill. Fear no grip them over Shiites wey get Iraq's backing, na Biafra go fear them
My own is dat this pple should think of the repercussions of their actions o, I no wan hear genocide o
I'm sure that was how some pple must have been warning Shiites too, over blocking of roads and other things, but they'll probably also say Nigerian Army dey fear them

A rat inventing a cat out 4 wrestling?.now Igbo leaders will not (if they are at all) speak out or stop them, when it happens, they'll start accusing Hausas,Buhari,nigeria,the Zoo, Zombies, genorcid etc.

If i may ask, do the Ipob group duely follows the legal procedures for police permission before embarking on the said protests? if the answer is no, what are they going to present b4 the Icj?