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South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by buharisbae(f): 9:58am On Jun 20, 2016 |
The rooster’s early morning crow in response to the change in the light had forced his eyes open but it was the loud vibration on his phone that pulled him out of bed. “Nnamdi are you still sleeping, wake up! Onitsha is boiling,” the voice on the phone had said as she hurriedly hung up amid gunshots in the background. Obviously thunderstruck, the sight of no water to either brush his teeth or have a quick shower didn’t stop Nnamdi from taking the next bus from Lagos to Onitsha, as attempts to get his wife back on the phone proved abortive. The event which had occurred in the early hours of the day was about to send shivers down his spine. “I got to my town, Nkpor, to meet my wife and children safe but in a melancholic state. They narrated to me how they were forcefully woken by unceasing gun shots. At that point, they had no idea of what was going on. “It was much later in the day, people told us that army killed many of our people who had assembled at a church in remembrance of Biafra day. “Honestly speaking, no army or police have the licence to kill unarmed civilians, when they can arrest them and bring them to justice. It is not only unlawful but also immoral. I had to send my wife and my two sons to stay with my elder sister in Enugu. They will be there till I can make provision for them to join me in Lagos,” Nnamdi, a businessman in the Mushin area of Lagos, told NAIJ.com. Biafra day turns bloody In the commercial city of Onitsha, sources say that scores of people were killed, while many others were arrested. The incident, according to eyewitnesses, started at about 3am on Monday, May 30, when security forces entered the premises of St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, Nkpor Agu, near Onitsha, and allegedly opened fire on worshippers, accusing them of being members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They killed five and wounded 10. Pro-Biafra agitators The sources further stated that at 8am the security forces, who were patrolling all areas of Onitsha, Nkpor, Ogidi and the environs, allegedly swooped on another batch of suspected IPOB members, killing about 20 and wounding scores of others. At about 11am, the patrol allegedly killed another 15 people, thus bringing the total number of dead to about 40, with many more wounded. All of this happened when pro-Biafra agitators turned out across the south-east states in marches to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the declaration of the defunct Biafra Republic by the late warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Lt. Col. Ojukwu declared the former Eastern Region the Republic of Biafra on May 30, 1967, following the failure of peace talks between the region and Nigeria to resolve the 1966 post- independence political crisis that engulfed the nation. The Biafra Day celebrations turned sour as the pro-Biafra agitators came up against security forces, leading to stampedes, and the deaths and arrests of many members of the agitating groups. The Biafra protests turned violent on Monday, May 30 after confrontations between the protesters and security agencies Eyewitness said that the crowds were unarmed and that many more people were killed than the security agencies are ready to admit. The army claimed that in killing the pro-Biafra activists and wounding several others, its troops merely followed the extant rules of engagement in resorting to self-defence to protect the lives and property of peace-loving Nigerians. A statement by Colonel H.A. Gambo, the army’s deputy public relations officer, said soldiers actions were borne out of the need to prevent reinforcement by the pro-Biafran members, apparently surging ahead from the far side of the strategic Niger Bridge in Onitsha. It said five members of MASSOB/IPOB were killed, eight wounded, and nine arrested as both Igbo Biafra groups launched a combined attack on the peace-loving populace and on security agencies. The statement read: “The attention of the general public is, hereby, drawn to the unwarranted attack launched by combined members of Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) against the peace-loving populace as well as security agencies. “This attack was purported to have been orchestrated to mar the first anniversary of the present democratic government as part of the activities earmarked to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Biafra. “Due to the widespread panic, tension and apprehension that generated from the activities of MASSOB and IPOB members, security agencies which comprised detachments of the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police, Department of State Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, were compelled to intervene, in consonance with constitutional provisions of aid to civil authority where and when such occasion demands. “The over-arching imperative to ensure a reign of peace, security and stability in this circumstance was most starring. “However, the MASSOB/IPOB members, who had earlier assembled at a school location on Ataa Road, near Saint Edmund’s Catholic Parish, Maryland, Nkpor-Agu in Anambra State resorted to fierce attack against the intervening security agencies that were carrying out their legitimate mandate. “The nature of this attack involved brazen employment of various types of fire arms and all sorts of crude weapons, volatile cocktail such as acid and dynamites. “Instructively, troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army, as the lead agency of the security agencies, had to invoke the extant Rules of Engagement (ROE) to resort to self-defence, protection of the strategic Niger Bridge, prevent re-enforcement of the pro-Biafran members apparently surging ahead from the far side of the Niger Bridge at Onitsha.” The Nigerian government is yet to investigate the extrajudicial killings. A history of extrajudicial killings and harassments in the south-east Statistics by the South-East Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs) has shown that about 80 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their supporters have been killed by Nigerian security operatives nominally under the control of the Nigerian government between August 30, 2015, and February 9, 2016. The most notable incidents were the protests that took place in Onitsha on December 2, 2015, in which 11 people reportedly lost their lives; two policemen and nine activists; and in Aba on February 9, 2016, where six IPOB members were allegedly killed by Nigerian security forces and about 20 others arrested. IPOB also claimed that Nigerian soldiers secretly killed and burned the corpses of Biafran activists in a separate incident in Aba. In addition to the killings, some media reports allege that members of the Igbo ethnic group have been subjected to abuse and harassment by Nigerian security operatives. One such incident allegedly occurred on December 23, 2015, as many Igbos embarked on trips to the south-east, returning home for Christmas celebrations from the western part of the country. It was reported that many were detained and molested on the Onitsha Niger River Bridge for several hours by soldiers conducting stop and search operations. The resulting gridlock lasted for up to twelve hours with many commuters spending the night at both ends of the bridge. However, the Nigerian military and federal government emphatically denied the claims of abuse. Global reactions The extrajudicial killings in the south-east have brought global reactions and Amnesty International looks to be leading the pack. A report by Amnesty accused the Nigerian military of killing at least 17 unarmed pro- Biafra agitators in the city of Onitsha prior to a march on May 30 commemorating the 49th anniversary of the initial secession of Biafra. According to the report, evidence gathered from eyewitnesses, morgues and hospitals confirms that between May 29-30, the Nigerian military opened fire on IPOB supporters and bystanders at three locations in the town. “Opening fire on peaceful IPOB supporters and bystanders who clearly posed no threat to anyone is an outrageous use of unnecessary and excessive force and resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. In one incident one person was shot dead after the authorities burst in on them while they slept,” said M.K. Ibrahim, the country director of Amnesty International Nigeria. He added: “These shootings, some of which may amount to extrajudicial executions, must be urgently and independently investigated and anyone suspected of criminal responsibility must be brought to justice. “The exact number of deaths is unknown, partly due to the fact that the Nigerian army took away corpses and the injured. “But after visits to hospitals and morgues, the organization has confirmed – based on this initial investigation – that at least 17 people were killed and nearly 50 injured. The real number is likely to be higher. “Some of the dead and injured IPOB supporters seen by an Amnesty International researcher were shot in the back, an indication that they were fleeing the scene when they were shot.” The Senate has also asked all the states in the south-east geo-political zone to investigate the causes of these deaths. Members of IPOB protesting in Nnewi, Anambra state The Senate’s resolution came on the heels of the adoption of a request by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, which drew the attention of the senators to the killings. Ekweremadu also observed that the killing of young men and women was disastrous for the future of the country, stressing that the youths represented the future of the nation. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has also condemned the shooting of the supporters of pro-Biafra groups and called for a judicial investigation. What Nigerian constitution says about human rights and peaceful protest The provision in section 40 of the constitution is clear and unambiguous, and is formulated and designed to confer on every person the right to freedom of assembly and association. Section 40 of the Nigerian constitution states: “Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his interests. The violation of section 40 can only be done according to the procedure permitted by law under section 45 of the constitution, in which case there must be a state of emergency properly declared before these rights can be violated. If the constitution which must be adhered to states that every citizen has a right to peaceful protest, why has the south-east continued to bleed? And how can the crisis in the south-east be stopped before the zone becomes a huge cemetery. The solution The only medication to stop the bleeding in the south-east is the security agents’ and the agitators’ ability to sheathe their swords. The agitators should engage their representatives at the National Assembly with their grievances against the nation. The government for its part, should talk with the agitating groups with a view to addressing their grievances, and all those found to have perpetrated the killings in Onitsha should be prosecuted and punished. Furthermore, President Muhammadu Buhari should instruct the security agencies not to apply force against the agitators. It has not stopped the agitation so far, and is not likely to do so in the future. Nnamdi Kanu, the acclaimed leader of IPOB, is still in detention If the government is willing to talk with militant groups in the south-south, why not do the same with pro-Biafra agitators in the south-east, Nigerians are asking? www-naij-com./?iorg_service_id_internal=692981340802115">https://https-www-naij-com./?iorg_service_id_internal=692981340802115%3BAfoA1bqXVMriFcPl Cc lalasticlala |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by olaitoro(m): 10:11am On Jun 20, 2016 |
As long as Lagos is NO mans land, there will be no biafra. Op it seems that Ogun state is gradually turning into a NO mans land. Proudly Igbo Proudly Lagosian 7 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by DaBullIT(m): 10:21am On Jun 20, 2016 |
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Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by Chibuhealth(f): 10:36am On Jun 20, 2016 |
one day Biafra will come to stay, there is nothing like one Nigeria in my dictionary. I hate that slogan "one Nigeria" 10 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by Fadman4real(m): 6:30am On Jun 22, 2016 |
Its only God that can save us o |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by 4X4: 9:31pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
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Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by attackgat: 10:27pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
Chibuhealth: "One Nigeria" is a term only mischievous people use. What is one about Igbo/Hausa/Yoruba? Only the air they breathe. No going back on freedom. 5 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by Kestolovee95(f): 11:17pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
The yoruba muslim and their fulani handlers will flood the thread and tell us that it is difficult for them to join their kiths and kin in Benin republic an Niger republic but it easier to do "by force unity with Easterners who never knew them and considered their way strange pre-lugard. Oya yoruba and fulani start your anti-Biafran advice, so that you can drink crude oil. 1,2,3 go! 2 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by iamDiabolic(m): 11:26pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
I don't know why this guys can't just move to there region nd declare there republic(I no call name oh b4 someone gimmie 5month ban). I really wish they can just leave nd form there own country.am nt gonna help them advocate for it neither am I gonna be against it.but they should just save us there numerous ranting nd leave.I don't think its a must to be in one nigeria.I really can't wait to see them leave s.west though,ill be so glad atleast maybe the hatred would reduce 8 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by iamDiabolic(m): 11:30pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
Kestolovee95:aunty yeeboes have the lowest amount of oil producing capacity in the whole of southern nigeria,stop getting obsessed with n/delta oil nd face ur biafra oil.I really can't wait for u guys to leave nd declare ur bia republic.it would be a dream come true atleast the hate nd chest beating would reduce.any yoruba who advice u guys not to leave must be is nt a true yoruba cause we are nt one with u guys 6 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by Kestolovee95(f): 11:38pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
iamDiabolic: like the Igbos have always voted for resource control, can you yoruba muslims and fulanis agree that what is found in Ijawland should belong to ijaws, and what is found in Efikland should belong to Efiks. Nobody buys your 'ibo want their oil" lamentations anymore because even a lizard in the creek know their real enemies- yoruba muslims, hausas, and fulani. where is jpphilips, let him come and write Igbos a love letter with his blue ink in a desperate bid to maintain Oil unity with the East. He should also remember to remove all the hausa, fulani and yoruba oil block owners from that his list, and retain only emeka offor's own in a desperate bid to convince Igbos that Niger deltans are the enemies. You know he is very intelligent while the rest of us are "demented idddiots" because we are pro-biafrans. 1 Like |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by iamDiabolic(m): 11:50pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
Kestolovee95:I really a good rantermbut who told you I am against resource control nd true fedralism.I habe always been in support of that,cause its the only way to move nigeri foward.I suPpoet the idea of revoking oil blocks from hausa,yoruba,igbo nd other tribes dat are not in n/delta republuc,but I don't support the use of voilence. Am a yoruba christian also,all this ur yoruba muslim doesn't work on anybody,you need to work on ur self esteem 4 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by M4gunners: 12:10am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Chibuhealth:Not only you. One Nigeria is a big time scan. 1 Like |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by IgboDelta: 12:18am On Jun 23, 2016 |
South East is NOT BOILING, BLEEDING OR BURIED. Instead it is fast developing with lots of investments, increased income and increased educational standard and performance. South East is highly blessed and favoured by God that no government can stop her growth. 1 Like |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by jpphilips(m): 1:33pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
Kestolovee95: According to Thisday online edition of March 2016, Niger delta Avengers claimed responsibility for an Attack on the Forcados Export Pipeline Owned by SPDC, Below are the highest producing oil blocks that feed into those pipelines believed to have shut down by virtue of the attack and its ownership; http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/03/10/nigeria-loses-300000bpd-to-attack-on-forcados-pipeline/ OML 26 - FHN, Egbert Imomoh OML 30 - Shoreline Energy, kola karim OML 34,53,54 - NDEP, Ibru OML40- Eland oil and gas, Emeka Offor OML42 - NECONDE, Ernest Azudialu OML 18- Eroton Charles odita, financed by, Diamond bank (paschal Dozie), fidelity bank (Peter obi) OMLs 4, 38 & 41 - SEPLAT, ABC Orjiakor . OML 30- NPDC With Forcados hit, Nigeria lost approximately between 250,000bopd to 300,000bopd. Victims; SOUTHERN INVESTORS On 11th May 2016 vanguard online edition reported that Avengers have disrupted flow from the NCTL pipeline, a cursory look at the major oil blocks producing into the NCTL pipeline reveals that Southerners are the hardest hit. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/shell-closes-bonny-terminal-alleged-attack-nembe-pipeline/ NCTL pipeline- AITEO, Benedict peters/Chike onwujekwe OML 24- Pan ocean Festus Fadeyi and Energia, Chief AK Horsefall /Felix Amieyeofori OML 29-AITEO, Benedict peters/Chike onwujekwe OML 24-New cross/Energia, Chief AK Horsefall. On 29th May barely 2 weeks after the NCTL bombing, the Vanguard news announced the bombing of Ogbaimbiri–Tebidaba pipeline by the Niger delta Avengers, below is the ownership structure of oil blocks producing into that Export line. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/militants-shift-attack-bayelsa-bomb-agip-gas-pipeline/ OML 60- Agip/Oando Since the attacks began, Nigeria has lost over 800,000bbls of crude according to the Nigerian oil minister ibe Kachikwu, this volume represents nearly 60% of Nigeria's daily oil production. from 2.2mbopd down to 1.2mbopd. Before the Attacks, the Niger delta Avengers announced on their website that their attacks are premised on the inequality/unfair distribution of oil blocks and further alleged that 85% of the blocks are assigned to Northerners. The biggest puzzle Nigerians need to decipher at this verge is, how can Nigeria lose 50% of its production, yet no Northerner has been hard hit so far, when they are presumed to control 85% of the oil blocks? Are we falling victim to a carefully orchestrated scam? Source:http://www.nigeria-oil-gas.com/nigeria_oil_&_gas_concessions_map_&_licenses-34-1-2-c.html Why bother when Igbos are the biggest losers? 2 Likes |
Re: South East Is Boiling, Bleeding And May He Buried -naij.com by rusher14: 2:52pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
jpphilips: I don't like it o. Why are you using logic to confuse us Nigerians? |
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