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Set Up Panel Of Enquiry On Emene Shooting - Osita Chidoka by nku5: 5:08am On Aug 29, 2020
This is from Osita Chidoka's Facebook page:

Set up a Commission of Inquiry on Emene shooting

Following media reports of the violent face-off between security agencies and members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leading to death of unarmed civilians and security agents, I contacted senior security officers and lawyers of IPOB.

In my interaction with the security agencies facts emerged that the State Department lost two officers and automatic rifles during the fracas while two members of IPOB were killed and about five injured. As at the time of our conversation 5 members of IPOB were in Police custody. I requested the Police to grant them bail or charge them to court.

In my discussion with IPOB lawyers it emerged that the members were meeting peacefully and did not constitute any threat to public peace when some security agents infiltrated their meeting leading to the fracas. I condole with all those who lost their lives and ask the government of Enugu state to institute a commission of Inquiry to ascertain the truth around the incident that led to the death of unarmed civilians and security agents.
Security agencies must continue to respect fundamental right of peaceful assembly in a democracy and be guided by rules of engagement in dealing with unarmed civilians. Use of force in delicate situations is a by product of the militarization of our society and must be avoided.

It is also important that the identity of those who killed the security agents and took their guns are ascertained to be sure that criminal elements did not cash in on the mayhem. I condemn the use of violence by any group whether security agents or private groups. I will continue to engage with all sides for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I commend current efforts to de-escalate the tension. IPOB representatives assure me that they remain a non violent organization.

Osita Chidoka
August 2020
Re: Set Up Panel Of Enquiry On Emene Shooting - Osita Chidoka by AngusTV: 7:39am On Aug 29, 2020
This is Nigeria. If it doesn’t affect a “big man” directly, I’m sorry nothing will be done
Re: Set Up Panel Of Enquiry On Emene Shooting - Osita Chidoka by EagleNest(m): 7:44am On Aug 29, 2020
That's the proper thing to do.

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