WARRI, Nigeria — Eleven people were killed when Nigerian security forces cracked down on a demonstration supporting the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, a separatist group said Friday, though police denied there were any deaths.
The demonstration was organized in southern Rivers state by the Indigenous People of Biafra, whose members want Trump to support the creation of an independent Biafran state for the Igbo people.
Ugochukwu Chinweuba, a member of the group, said police and soldiers used live rounds and that "scores" were wounded in addition to the dead.
Nnamdi Omoni, a spokesman for Rivers state police, said the claim was false and that police only used tear gas.
"To the best of my knowledge, there was no casualty as the police merely employed minimal action, which involved the use of tear gas to disperse protesters," he said.
Neither of the competing accounts could be independently verified.
One million people died in the 1967-70 civil war over efforts to create a Biafran state.
In November, Amnesty International accused Nigeria's military of killing 150 pro-Biafra protesters.
The London-based human rights organization said an analysis of 87 videos, 122 photographs and testimony from 146 witnesses showed "the military fired live ammunition with little or no warning" into crowds protesting in several cities between August 2015 and August 2016.
The army denied the allegations, saying soldiers used "maximum restraint."

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lalasticlala

These IPOB youths have set Buhari govt up...just look at that headline abeg

I dont understand oooooooh

Osama BinHary is finally getting d world attention due to him.
Why on earth should d army be killing d citizens they're paid to protect on no provocation?
Buratai and d useless IGP will surely end up in ICC jail.

Pro-Trump my a$$$

What is the problem with my people oh God? Trump does not even know that Nigeria is exist not to talk of Biafra.

Lord let your mercies prevail over this nation...

Buhari is a blood ducking demon, and he will reap what he has sown.

they warned those stupid ipob, but they wouldn't listen

They're really making it look like the Nigerian government is anti-Trump... good.

How far dear?

Ngozi123:
They're really making it look like the Nigerian government is anti-Trump... good.

muykem:
What is the problem with my people oh God? Trump does not even know that Nigeria is exist not to talk of Biafra.

Illiteracy is the problem with Nigeria my brother!

kogistar:
they warned those stupid ipob, but they wouldn't listen

They never listen, that's their problem

illiteracy has eaten deep into that zone. They are fast losing it and I fear govt. might treat their fvckup anytime soon

madridguy:
Pro-Trump my a$$$

The average American doesn't know IPOB so they will forced to rely on this headline that says the brutal Nigerian govt is anti Trump

Nigerian government is taking the bait set by ipob. Am sure they wanted this to draw the worlds attention.

Opakan2:


They never listen, that's their problem

illiteracy has eaten deep into that zone. They are fast losing it and I fear govt. might treat their fvckup anytime soon

Its sad both of you can't see further

There will be no rest for buhari until he pays for his enormous sins against Biafrans. That bag of bones trying to form Rambo will never get away with all his crimes against humanity. This is the murderer Obama inflicted on us..

the useless security agencies we have in this zoo will never raise a finger against armed terrorist but will be attacking unarmed civilians in a democratic country...


bullhoory is a cursed ffool

kogistar:
they warned those stupid ipob, but they wouldn't listen

They are stubborn set of people

Nigeria is evil, while killing innocent citizen for exercising their civic rights? May God grant eternal rest to the dead ones and grant healing to the injured.

Let's see how it goes. Trump will only come to Northern Nigeria to take a bow.

idupaul:


The average American doesn't know IPOB so they will forced to rely on this headline that says the brutal Nigerian govt is anti Trump

Opakan2:


They never listen, that's their problem

illiteracy has eaten deep into that zone. They are fast losing it and I fear govt. might treat their fvckup anytime soon

That is what you call determination and not illiteracy.


"From the days of John the Baptist until
now the kingdom of heaven suffers
violence, and violent men take it by
force.

Secession may never be that peaceful. But we shall succeed by Gods grace. RIP to the dead.

idupaul:


Its sad both of you can't see further

what crap are you seeing.. please tell me

incase you don't know, these ones in the East have put the life of other igbos in diff. part of the country in danger. Their business won't move like before and other Nigerians will start becoming hostile to them

If your people in the senate and house of rep can't push for referendum or what have you, then what is the noise all about?
Those ones are there earning fat salaries while others are dying for nothing.. I smh for you people

Super story

odogwubiafra:


That is what you call determination and not illiteracy.


"From the days of John the Baptist until
now the kingdom of heaven suffers
violence, and violent men take it by
force.

Secession may never be that peaceful. But we shall succeed by Gods grace. RIP to the dead.

how sweet Karma can be

Awo once asked everyone to go their separate ways but Zik and his igbo friends declined cos they were enjoying romamce with the North

I wonder what changed, really!

Liberians welcome Trump


Dressed in white and blue t-shirts with red caps, a group of around 100 mainly women danced and marched to congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump on his inauguration.

The front of the t-shirts carried the photo of Trump, sandwiched by the flags of the US and Liberia, with “Make America great again, along with Liberia,” emblazoned on them

Under the sound of a brass band, the group danced and each waved the US flag as they marched on Snapper Hill to the US embassy where they presented a statement of “full support” to the Trump administration.

“We trust that the coming administration will make America great again, thus continuing to lead the world by great example,” the one-page statement said.

The head of the parade, Cecelia Siaway-Teah, president of the Women Movement of Liberia, told reporters after the presentation that they were moved to march for Trump and honor him because “he challenged all obstacles” as he contested the presidency.

She said the parade was “to show the Americans that we appreciate their democracy”.

An embassy official received the statement on behalf of Ambassador Christine Elder.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves from the US in the 19th century; its constitution, form and system of government and flag are all modelled on those of the US.

Many of the pre-war presidents were born in the US.

what are Liberians doing that is different from what IPOB is doing? why are they not being shot and killed in Liberia?

Just watch how Buhari spokesperson will quickly react to this since it has gone international......

muykem:
What is the problem with my people oh God? Trump does not even know that Nigeria is exist not to talk of Biafra.

How did you know that? Are you in his brain?

madridguy:
How far dear?

I am fine, thank you. How about you? Surely, you cannot agree with the atrocities being committed against these peaceful protesters by your security forces?

This ain't play.

NYtime didn't waste time to broadcast it.

Alhamdulilahi here too. I am sadden and disgusted seeing the ugly incident, but am still waiting for the press release from the NPF. Meanwhile, i wish the IPOB too can learn to stage a protest/demonstration in accordance with the rule of law. I pray God comfort their family and grant the departed souls internal rest.

Ngozi123:


I am fine, thank you. How about you? Surely, you cannot agree with the atrocities being committed against these peaceful protesters by your security forces?