See earlier thread

https://www.nairaland.com/6606655/bakassi-boys-return-awka-anambra#102791215

1. An unidentified amateur video photographer has made a video claiming that the controversial security outfit known as Bakassi Boys, which was two decades ago used in Abia and Anambra states when the two neighbouring states were almost overrun by violent criminals, is back, this time in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The video quickly went viral because of its sensational appeal. A section of even the mainstream media has publicized the video, thus giving it a veneer of credibility.

2. The Anambra State Government would like to assure all Ndi Anambra that the Bakassi Boys security outfit is not in Anambra State, and will not be used again in the state. Anambra State remains the safest state in the country, despite the eight security breaches of the past few months which received enormous publicity. The people and Government of Anambra State are proud of the record of security agencies in the state which have substantially overcome the challenges of the last few months.

3. The section of the media that reported the purported return of the so-called Bakassi Boys, which is not backed by any law in the state, would have known better if only they had contacted any official of the Anambra State Government, especially the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, who is well reputed for having easily the greatest open-door policy of all his peers in the country and always endavours to promptly address the query or inquiry of every journalist. In fact, the journalists would have availed themselves of the right information if they had bothered to speak to any official of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) or any official of the Awka Youth Movement.

4. What the journalists and some members of the public innocently confused with Bakassi Boys’ return to the state is a noble effort of some Awka indigenes to fish out cultists in the community who have attempted to capitalize on the inadequate number of policemen on patrol in the town in the last few months to fight themselves with dangerous weapons. The fights among cultists resulted in some casualties. Awka youth, appalled by the sad development in their peaceful hometown, decided to fish out the cultists from their residences and hideouts. An unidentified young amateur video photographer recorded one of the operations and can be heard in the video exuberantly screaming “Bakassi! Bakassi Boys are back in Awka!”

5. The hysterical announcement is far from the truth. Any person who watches the video to the end will certainly see two vans which belong to the Anambra Vigilante Group right in the scene. No fair-minded person can mistake the AVG for the unorthodox security outfit which was outlawed several years ago. Whereas Bakassi Boys used to arrest suspects, tried them within minutes and executed them in broad daylight in a most savage manner, the AVG is a modern security outfit created by law. It neither tries nor sentences suspects. A stickler for due process, the AVG cannot tolerate lawlessness. It works in close collaboration with the traditional ruler and president general of each of the 179 communities in the state but also the Nigeria Police Force. In fact, the AVG chairman is Mr Ikechukwu Aduba, a fantastic gentleman, author and historian who used to be an excellent police commissioner.

6. The people of Anambra State are advised to go about their normal business. Anambra State is peaceful and calm. There is no Bakassi Boys security outfit in Awka or any other part of our beloved state. The existing security agencies are doing their best to protect all of us.

God bless Anambra State, the Light of the Nation.


Signed.

C. Don Adinuba
Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment.

No mind them. AVG aka AVS Is now what they are calling bakassi boys. An outfit that have in existence since the days of Peter Obi

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Juliusmalema:
IPOB miscreants and fake news



When I saw the video of the said bakassi boys, I told the op who resides outside the shores of Nigeria but publishes all forms of fake and unverifiable news he always copies from biafran facebook page that nothing like that is existing in anambra state

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Rebranded Ungun Known Men

Bakassi boys have returned and they are here to stay. These are trying times in the east , these are times they are needed the most.

That's the Lacuna the UGM have created.. The released prisoners, cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers have been taking the advantage of few check points..

There have been so many under reported robbery cases across SE since UGM started their madness..

Hope the Bakassi boys won't over step their boundary this time... Any method to flush miscreants out of SE is welcome

Isokkay

Monogamy:


That's the Lacuna the UGM have created.. The released prisoners, cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers have been taking the advantage of few check points..

There have been so many under reported robbery cases across SE since UGM started their madness..

Hope the Bakassi boys won't over step their boundary this time... Any method to flush miscreants out of SE is welcome

USELESS RUBBISH TALK

It's a welcome development if that would curb insecurity.
Seconded.

Northern ERATS always struggling to cause unrest in the SOUTH ,how can u claim they're BAKASSI when you didn't interview them or know their office #Tueh on BMC

Juliusmalema:
IPOB miscreants and fake news



When I saw the video of the said bakassi boys, I told the op who resides outside the shores of Nigeria but publishes all forms of fake and unverifiable news he always copies from biafran facebook page that nothing like that is existing in anambra state

The greatest problem the people are battling now are rampant spread of fake news through whatsapp and facebook. These desperate urchins now creates voice note and be transferring it from one whatsapp group to another just to keep the masses in perpetual fear and hoodwink them in their propaganda.

Nothing destroys a society faster than fake news and inflammatory statements.


May God deliver his children and give us the long awaited revival.

I think you are gradually running mad with the way you keep chanting IPOB any chance you get...

Take it easy

The way this news was received

Will only encourage them to reemergence

Let them face and deal with ESN, Igbos and UGM, police and army will finish whoever remain standing.

Instead send them to fight ur oppressors

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No more Unknown Gunmen

Bakassi boys also want to collect their share

East na cruise

Juliusmalema:
IPOB miscreants and fake news



When I saw the video of the said bakassi boys, I told the op who resides outside the shores of Nigeria but publishes all forms of fake and unverifiable news he always copies from biafran facebook page that nothing like that is existing in anambra state

The greatest problem the people are battling now are rampant spread of fake news through whatsapp and facebook. These desperate urchins now creates voice note and be transferring it from one whatsapp group to another just to keep the masses in perpetual fear and hoodwink them in their propaganda.

Nothing destroys a society faster than fake news and inflammatory statements.


May God deliver his children and give us the long awaited revival.

SHUT UP THERE!!!

Lol

Na una sabi. No sane Igbo man tolerates robbery and crimes

But we saw some corpses of cultists that faced summary execution from this vigilante group a few days ago. I am confused

Okaf

dem serious

In Bishop Oyedepo's voice, I saw it coming.

If this will keep people safe and help protects lives and properties, then it is welcomed.
The Nigerian people must understand that this times requires all form of measures for their own security.

In addition, protect your land against those who are against emancipation of Biafra.

MajorOvakporaye:


USELESS RUBBISH TALK

Why not talk your own and make use of your voice?