IPOB Reveals ‘Identities Of People Behind Activities Of Unknown Gunmen’ In Southeast Nigeria, Declares Them Wanted

IPOB had in April vowed to disclose the identities of those behind unknown gunmen terrorising the southeast in the nearest future.

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK
JUNE 16, 2022


The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has released the names of people allegedly behind the activities of unknown gunmen in the Southeast and declared them wanted.

IPOB had in April vowed to disclose the identities of those behind unknown gunmen terrorising the southeast in the nearest future.

Emma Powerful, the spokesman for the separatist group, maintained that IPOB and its militant wing, Eastern Security Network, ESN, are not behind the activities of unknown gunmen in the Southeast.

He pointed out that atrocities are perpetrated more in areas where politicians are fighting, insisting that criminalities in the Southeast are carried out to implicate IPOB and ESN.

However, the group which released some names allegedly behind killings in the region, said since IPOB and ESN are often accused of committing the crimes, the separatist group would not allow the criminals to succeed.

This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary.

He accused one Nkechi Kalu and her eight-man kidnap gang of committing crimes around Abia and Igweocha in Rivers State, saying they are not IPOB members.

He said their activities should not be linked with 'IPOB Family'.

IPOB also accused the Nigerian government and its security agencies of sponsoring people to join IPOB and ESN.

According to Powerful, this happened when their leader, Nnamdi Kanu called for the massive resignation of Igbo people from Nigerian security forces and asked them to join the ESN to protect their motherland against marauding Fulani terrorists.

The statement reads in part, "We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to reiterate once again that IPOB has never been part or behind the ongoing insecurity and criminalities in our dear region and against our people for whose security and safety the ESN was established.

"IPOB formed and inaugurated ESN to checkmate Fulani terrorist activities in the region and would never get involved in such evil and wicked acts as kidnapping for ransom.

"We are working towards exposing to the public those behind the ongoing criminalities in Anambra State, Enugu State and Imo State.

"Those behind these devilish activities are neither IPOB nor ESN members as always, unfortunately, ‘alleged’ and we cannot allow them to succeed in our land.

"In Abia State, particularly a certain Nkechi Kalu and her gang of about 8 kidnap gang (sic) operating between Abia state and Igweocha Rivers State are not IPOB members, they and their activities should not be associated with 'IPOB Family' membership.

"In Enugu State, a certain group of criminal elements turned themselves into enemies of the people, the names of their gang leaders are as follows; Chocho and Mazi Ejiofor are not IPOB members and anybody associating with them is a confirmed criminal. The above-named persons who were formerly IPOB members were expelled as a result of indiscipline and insubordination which is not tolerated by IPOB leadership.

"These men and women neither represent the cherished values for which IPOB is known for nor do they have any mandate to represent, transact, discuss, operate, or enter into any binding agreement for and on behalf of IPOB/ ESN.

"In Anambra State, our painstaking investigation revealed the kidnapping syndicates of gang leaders such as Mazi Chijioke Aloy Emechie (pastor), Uchenna Nnadi, Nwamami water, Michael and Mark Okpulor. These men are also not members of IPOB and do not represent the cherished values of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

"It is evidently certain that the above-mentioned persons were masterminds of kidnappings in and around Nnewi North LGA, Nnewi South, Ekwulobia Aguata and other places in Anambra State. Anybody that comes across them should treat them as the criminals that they are.

"The above-mentioned people who recently joined IPOB came with very dubious and criminal intents. However, our well-tested and trusted guiding principles exposed their ulterior intent and motive and unworthy of being part of the noble IPOB family and were therefore expelled to avoid contamination with disciplined members of IPOB.

"The public should note that the above-named persons were sponsored by the Nigeria Government and its compromised security agencies particularly DSS (Department of State Services) and Army personnel to join IPOB ESN when our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu called for massive resignation of Biafrans from the Nigerian Security forces and join the ESN to protect their motherland against marauding Fulani terrorist herdsmen.

"We have fought so hard and will continue to expose and dislodge these agents in our midst and in our land. Of note is that some of these vermin fluently speak Igbo language, dress as Igbo men but they are Fulani and their main target was to destroy IPOB and ESN members and destroy Biafraland. However, we promise them that they will regret their actions soon as we are ever determined to expose and confront them.

"Once again, these Criminals in different states in Biafraland are: In Anambra State are Mazi Chijioke Aloy Emechie (pastor), Uchenna Nnadi, Nwamamiwater, Michael, and Mark Okpulor. These people are disturbing and kidnapping our people in Anambra State and must not be allowed to associate with IPOB activities. The leadership hereby direct all IPOB members to take note and never to have any dealings with them.

"Abia State, operating from Abia State to Igweocha Rivers State are Madam Nkechi Kalu and her eight-man gang of kidnappers. They are neither IPOB members nor ESN operatives and anybody who see them must bring them down.

"Criminals operating in Enugu State include Mazi Ejiofor and Mazi Chocho anybody associating with these people are regarded as also criminal and not IPOB members.

"These people are declared wanted by IPOB leadership and ESN operatives, anyone that sees them or knows their whereabouts should report to IPOB leadership.”

http://saharareporters.com/2022/06/16/ipob-reveals-%E2%80%98identities-people-behind-activities-unknown-gunmen%E2%80%99-southeast-nigeria

This is not the first time that the DOS faction of Ipob is releasing the names of people that it accuses of being behind the violence in the South-East. In April it accused Simon Ekpa and his Autopiloters of being behind the violence.

Simon Ekpa & Autopilots Gang Behind Killings In South-East, Sit-At-Home Canceled
https://www.nairaland.com/7058731/simon-ekpa-autopilots-gang-behind

Mr Ekpa replied and condemned the DOS statement.

DOS VS Autopiloters. Simon Ekpa Replies IPOB Statement. Insists On Sit-At-Home
https://www.nairaland.com/7058827/dos-vs-autopiloters-simon-ekpa



The DOS also released names of people that it accused of being behind the killings. Most of the listed people were either Autopiloters or members of Ebubeagu, a security outfit that was established by state governors in the South-East.


IPOB Publishes Names Of Militants, Commanders Behind Killings In South-East
https://www.nairaland.com/7085912/ipob-publishes-names-militants-commanders


Simon Ekpa, the leader of the Autopilot faction of Ipob, accused the DOS of working for the Federal Government and of publishing names of Igbo youths for the government to kill. He also accused Emma Powerful, the spokesman of the DOS faction, of being behind the killings in the South-East.


Emma Powerful Behind Killing In Biafraland Simon Ekpa Declares
https://www.nairaland.com/7086642/emma-powerful-behind-killing-biafraland

The DOS says that it has expelled members of the Autopilot from Ipob, while the Autopiloters say that they have expelled members of the DOS from the Biafran liberation movement.


Picture 1: Chika Edoziem, head of the DOS.
Picture 2: Simon Ekpa, head of the Autopiloters.

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"The above-mentioned people who recently joined IPOB came with very dubious and criminal intents. However, our well-tested and trusted guiding principles exposed their ulterior intent and motive and unworthy of being part of the noble IPOB family and were therefore expelled to avoid contamination with disciplined members of IPOB.

Now the truth is gradually coming out.
Good.

Over to Governor Charles Soludo led Anambra State Government and The Nigerian Security Agency

A simple name search using SIM registration database or BVN database would reveal the traceable details like address, phone number, location of last GSM Mast antenna they called with, last point where the used ATM or bank and most importantly their pictures

Pick them up for questioning search their where about, search their phones for contact of others, eavesdrop on their calls and catch them at the point of next attack



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solmusdesigns:


Over to Governor Charles Soludo led Anambra State Government and The Nigerian Security Agency

A simple name search using SIM registration database or BVN database would reveal the traceable details like address, phone number, location of last GSM Mast antenna they called with, last point where the used ATM or bank and most importantly their pictures

Pick them up for questioning search their where about, search their phones for contact of others, eavesdrop on their calls and catch them at the point of next attack

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It's possible they might be using burner lines to avoid tracing. It's also possible they used pseudo names to register with the group, although like you said, it's still worth a try.

I just don't know what they will gain in destabilising the region. Are they not the same as BH right now?

dfrost:


It's possible they might be using burner lines to avoid tracing. I just don't know what they will gain in destabilising the region. Are they not the same as BH right now?

They are going to surpass BH in ruthlessness if actions are not quickly taken

Can't really rule out the option of burner line, but a raid of their hideout would definitely be helpful tracing them using details in BVN database

solmusdesigns:


They are going to surpass BH in ruthlessness if actions are not quickly taken

Can't really rule out the option of burner line, but a raid of their hideout would definitely be helpful tracing them using details in BVN database

Yes you are right. Will they use their details in making transactions? I doubt that unless they are dumb.

I'm just thinking of all possible angles, then look for one that is watertight and squeeze on it.

The same non-existing authority by which IPOB declared a forced sit at home and threatened to deal with non-conformists, is the same non-existing authority that UGM enforces such sit at home even when IPOB insist it has already cancelled what it never had power to force on the people to begin with.

Is IPOB a legitimate government to have established BSS and then later ESN?

What stops any other group from doing the same treasonous illegalities that Nnamdi Kanu perpetrated himself, and had even promised must occur in the aftermath of any new arrest by the legitimate government agents?

All are no different. All are terrorists.

Nnamdi Kanu is responsible for all the Biafra related terrorism fueled by his active empowerment and weaponization, and his hateful propaganda.

The penalty for treason is death.

IPOB terrorist think we are all as braindead as their followers.
If they are serious they won't have to release the names of their own rogue members , they would simply apprehend and arrest them . What is the purpose of the ESN? Was ESN not set up to provide security in Igboland?

Do they expect us to believe they do not know where to find those gunmen?
And assuming IPOB are being genuine, is it strategically wise to forewarn the alleged gunmen by sending their names to the media?

It has been alleged that IPOB terrorists publish names of members who oppose their methods, or question terrorist or corrupt practises so that those people could be hunted down eliminated by Nigerian security forces.
But normally they pass their information quietly to the cops, doing this public may suggest it is not genuine information or they using it to pressurise those members for one reason or other.

Throwback:
The same non-existing authority by which IPOB declared a forced sit at home and threatened to deal with non-conformists, is the same non-existing authority that UGM enforces such sit at home even when IPOB insist it has already cancelled what it never had power to force on the people to begin with.

Is IPOB a legitimate government to have established BSS and then later ESN?

What stops any other group from doing the same treasonous illegalities that Nnamdi Kanu perpetrated himself, and had even promised must occur in the aftermath of any new arrest by the legitimate government agents?

All are no different. All are terrorists.

Nnamdi Kanu is responsible for all the Biafra related terrorism fueled by his active empowerment and weaponization, and his hateful propaganda.

The penalty for treason is death.

Ok

Wahala no come too much like this

But nigeria is no longer a zoo


Awon oni yeye

Peter ObiTUARY is behind the killings in the East.

money121:
Wahala no come too much like this

But nigeria is no longer a zoo


Awon oni yeye

Relax Bro. Igbo can never rule this our beautiful Country.

Quote me anywhere.

So after the well tested investigation you guys couldn't get their pictures and phone numbers out?

All these confused set of people.....

But They said those killers are DSS and Fulani herdsmen

Dss over to you...

The above-named persons who were formerly IPOB members were expelled as a result of indiscipline and insubordination which is not tolerated by IPOB leadership.

As the dog has turned on its owner, they are now “formerly” ipob terrorists. No longer Fulani or DSS.

Their leader, Nnamdi Kanu asked for human heads on air and they hailed him, so I wonder who these ipob/esn terrorists think they’re deceiving.

The above named persons were expelled because they did not share the loot as expected.

Birds of the same feather

This is what I expected of Emma Powerful to do all these while. Let's differentiate IPOB from criminals and Talibans among them. Kudos Emma Powerful.
Also, if u can help to fish them out by proxy that would be very beautiful. Too many killings in d land abeg

But their online urchins on nairaland are busy claiming that DSS and Fulani herdsmen are the ones carrying out the attacks
The monster you people created just to pepper Buhari is only just in it's early stage of unraveling. It's only just laying eggs, e go soon hatch

Hmmm

Let wait and see the turn up of Security Officers on this Information.

Either truth or wrong, they should look into the matter.

Hmm....Simon Ekpa will soon respond.

Very good

They are now ‘known’?