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AN avalanche of reaction, yesterday, trailed soldiers clash with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, at the Umuahia country home of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, which left many people injured as well the Army’s deployment of troops to the South-East for Operation Python Dance 11 (Egwu-Eke)

Soldiers attached to the Forward Operation Base, FOB, Umuahia, had clashed with the IPOB at Afara Ukwu community, Umuahia. The reactions ranged from outright condemnation to expression of concern and call on the government to ensure that the crisis did not degenerate. South-East governors said the clash at Kanu’s home and Operation Python Dance do not speak well of the unity of the Nigeria. Igbo socio-cultural association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said what is happening in the South-East is ‘’a show of military brigandage and sheer prostitution of power without authority.’’
Also, elder statesman and Chairman of The Patriots, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN, said the issues are matters of grave concern and urged the government to take actions that will stop the crisis from escalating. Other people and groups, who spoke on the issues, yesterday, include traditional rulers of Umuahia North Local Council, where Kanu hails from; former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh; Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB; Eastern Consultative Assembly, ECA and Igbo Leaders of Thought, ILT. Others are Igbo Youths Movement, IYM; Igbo Students Union, ISU; South-East Christian Assembly, SECN; Igbo Women Assembly, IWA and Igbo National Council, INC.

However, South East Governors expressed worries over the incident, stating their determination to ensure peace, political stability and economic prosperity in the zone.

Speaking on phone with Vanguard, the Director of Information, South East Governor’s Forum Secretariat, Mr. Mike Udah said the invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s home by security operatives doesn’t speak well of the unity of the nation.
He pointed out that efforts were being made by the South East Governors to meet over the development and find ways to nip it in the board. His words: “The South East Governors had held meetings to ensure the agitations by Pro-Biafra groups do not escalate. The recent invasion of the home of Nnamdi Kanu does not speak well of the unity of the nation. It is indeed worrisome. The governors are trying to nip such development in the bud.”

In like manner, Ohanaeze, in a statement issued in Abakaliki, by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Uche Achi-Okpaga, decried the invasion of Kanu’s home. Achi-Okpaga said: “The invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s home is brazen show of military brigandage and sheer prostitution of power without authority. It baffles me that soldiers are unleashed on a person that is peaceful and devoid of violence, while the gun-trotting herdsmen are still on rampage in virtually every nook and cranny of Nigeria. It is a pity that the tenets of democracy are being battered with reckless impunity in Nigeria.


The Operation Python Dance is a deliberate ploy to gag the South-East like a conquered territory. There is no doubt any longer about the disposition of the APC-led Federal Government on the Igbo. The recent NNPC appointments strongly attest to our assertions and these consequential events dramatise them beyond doubt. “Today, Boko Haram is still killing and herdsmen pulverising villages but it is in the South-East that is even peaceful that soldiers are deployed at close points. Expectedly, the soldiers now unleash economic mayhem on motorists and deal brutally with those who refuses to bring the “white.” I think what we have is choreographic democracy.”


Govt must stop crisis from escalating – Ben Nwabueze


Professor Ben Nwabueze, in a statement said: ‘’The report of the attack on Nnamdi Kanu’s Umuahia home by soldiers, during which some people were reportedly killed or injured is a matter of grave concern, because it occurred at a time the country is facing destabilising crisis and threat to its peaceful co-existence and at a time the South East governors are making valiant efforts to contain the danger of the repercussions of the crisis by interventions with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the IPOB. ”The situation in the country calls for great restraint on the part of all, and for the Federal Government to stop actions capable of escalating all crisis, such as the reported attack on the Nnamdi Kanu’s home.’’


S-East groups speak

In its reaction, the Eastern Consultative Assembly, ECA, said it was worrisome that only a section of the country was being allowed to to go on “with the historic culture of enslaving others, to totally control the military, defence, intelligence and security architecture of a multi-ethnic and heterogeneous country.” Rev. Fr. John Odey, the Publicity Secretary of the ECA in a statement lamented that “isolating a whole region as five percent losers, deliberating excluding same region from the entire security organs of the country, and now provoking them with a military invasion is the height of insensitivity and insult. “Driving towards the gate of the most popular leader in the zone (a man who controls electrifying adoration of over 99% of the masses of the zone) to blare sirens, shoot into the air and display armoured tanks, is clearly a deliberate and fully rehearsed plot to provoke mayhem.” He added that “the Army and the government continuously make it difficult for the people to respect the government. Leader of the IWA, Chief Mrs. Maria Okwor, said: “The idea of invading Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s residence on Sunday evening to “Show force” is appalling and very provocative. “The army cannot show force in Sambisa, in Plateau State where hundreds of villagers were slaughtered by herdsmen, in Ikorodu, Lagos where badoo cult has forced residents to relocate. “The show of force five metres from Kanu’s house shows that the Federal Government wants to provoke warfare in the East.’’ On his part, Evang. Elliot Ugochukwu-Uko of the ILT and IYM maintained that “the story by the army that some kids threw stones at the military convoy is hollow and uninspiring. Why would the army choose Kanu’s residence to perform their ‘show of force’ on Sunday evening only to claim that unknown children pelted them with stones, in order to justify their use of live bullets on a residential compound. “The Army is only confirming the suspicion that it is a sectional army determined to wage war against the people of Eastern Nigeria, in a bid to sustain Nigeria’s unjust unitary structure, and to resist the restructuring of Nigeria. Injustice will not prevail over justice. They are only making Kanu more loved and deified.” Reacting to the Army’s Operation Python Dance II in South-East states, former NADECO member, Chief Ralph Obioha said he was worried about helicopters that hovered in the region. Obioha said he was not well briefed about the operation and demanded that the army should endeavour to sensitise the citizenry well before embarking on any military operation



Buhari bent on committing another genocide on Ndigbo— MASSOB

MASSOB, in condemning the attack alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari was bent on committing a second genocide on Ndigbo and urged the international community to come to the rescue of unarmed Biafrans. MASSOB Director of Information, Samuel Edeson in a statement in Enugu, yesterday, said it was regrettable that instead of the soldiers going to quench war in areas where there are crises, it has chosen to work against the letters of the Nigeria constitution. It said: “The president has no constitutional right to deploy military to any part of the country without the approval of the National Assembly. ”President Buhari and the Chief of the Army staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai should, as a matter of urgency, withdraw the soldiers from the entire Biafran land or they should be ready to face legal action for genocide against Biafrans. What has Ndigbo done to deserve this ethnic cleansing?

Metuh flays attack on IPOB

On his part, Chief Olisa Metuh said: “The Sunday’s reported bloody clash between soldiers and civilians in Umuahia, Abia State capital is indeed traumatic and completely unacceptable. “I have read, severally, the press statement from the Nigeria Army and that of the Nigeria police in their attempts to rationalise the violence. Assuming, but not conceding that all they have said is true, there are still evidential wrongs against the people by the security team. “First, there is no such thing as ‘show of force’ in a peaceful part of our country. It is a provocative taunt and insult thrown at the face of the elected, appointed and anointed leaders, as well as the people themselves. “When you taunt and mock a people because you control instruments of brute force, yes, you can arrest, humiliate, handcuff, maim, imprison or even shoot and kill them at will, but then, you cannot kill the spirit of their struggle and resistance. Provocative and brute show of force does not hold the answers.’’

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/south-east-govs-ohanaeze-others-flay-operation-python-dance-clash-kanus-home/

Is it now they woke up from sleep. Somebody should tell mee

From crocodile smile to now python dance, Nigeria Army keep deceiving themselves with recycled millitary drills all in the name of capturing Nnmadi Kanu and killing harmless Ipod members..............i hope Amnesty International are keeping records of the athrocities being committed by Animals in uniform called N.A, cos very soon N.A cup will soon full.

This government will be the loser at the end of the day.

With this act of lunacy from the military they just increased the fellowership of Nnamdi Kanu, look at the prominent men that are now speakin out, believe you me some of them were neutrals and some don't really appreciate his modus operandi, but right now they will be sympathetic to his cause, same way his first arrest made him a hero, Buhari continue.

The present Government have not given the Easterners the reason to believe in one Nigeria. With all the events that has played out, Nigeria will still see what they are looking for in the East.

Nigeria government simply telling Igbos that they are no body

I believe that the millitary is right when they said that ipob members threw stones on them. Ipob members can be very provicative.

Millitary should be wise in dealing with their provocation. Shooting them will only attract more sympathy and membership to them.

Buhari has continued to show that he lacks the tact and wisdom to rule Nigeria. Unfortunately, I ve been his strong supporter. However, I still insist that GEJ failed too.

WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN OF THE BUHARI THAT PRESENTED HIMSELF TO HIS GULLIBLE SUPPORTERS AS A "POOR" MAN WITH NEVER GROWING 150 COWS?
Let me help you with factual information:
1. Fatima Buhari (daughter) is in Stratford, Uk.
2. Nana-Hadiza (daughter) lives in Buckingham.
3. Safinatu Muhammadu (daughter) is in Arden University, UK.
4. Halima Buhari (daughter that is not so intelligent) just finished law school in Lagos and has gone back to Leicester, UK.
5. Yusuf Buhari (son) is in the university of Surrey, UK.
6. Zahra Buhari (daughter) married but still visiting from her surrey duplex in the UK.
7. Aisha Buhari and Amina Buhari (daughters), both just got admissions into Surrey University and British school of Lome.
While APC could still have something to say against Governor Fayose whose children school in Nigeria.
#APCHypocrisy

There is nothing progressive or inspiring in the APC-LED administration. Not economy, not military strategy (for which Obj said Buhari's is good at).

Just see how in just one move, the 5% is now going to be 0%. Can Okorocha and Niger convince me on why I should waste a vote voting APC?

Dullards everywhere

Nwadiuto247:
Buhari has continued to show that he lacks the tact and wisdom to rule Nigeria. Unfortunately, I ve been his strong supporter. However, I still insist that GEJ failed too.

Let's try Atiku

Nigeria and unrest is like 5&6

I keep saying it that Buhari lacks 21st century leadership qualities,crises and conflict management abilities.

It is one thing not to have the aforementioned qualities,it is another thing not to surround yourself with people that have.

Brute force did not solve Boko haram,it escalated it.

Brute force did not solve Niger Delta agitation.

Why do you think brute force will solve Biafran agitation?

Prominent groups and sons of Igbos are now speaking up,which is good.

Kanu is getting more popular,more followers and more sympathizers.

Buhari's actions,inactions and utterances will hasten the actualization of Biafra than 1 million KANUs.

THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN MUST SET FORTH AT DAWN.

I would urge the government to exercise caution with the way it handles the South East. The posture of this government makes one clearly see that it is anti_Igbo.

Nnamdi kanu and his IPOB miscreants will be crushed last last if they are not careful with their hate speeches and silly agitation.
Nigeria remains one and strong

Thank Goodness our people are closing ranks. My guess is that after Anambra elections if we fully boycott the election, I believe every Biafran will come on board for the restoration of the sovereignity of Biafra.

Where are the southeast governors hiding in their room talking they should call a press conference and condemn the invasion

Yyeske:
Nnamdi kanu and his IPOB miscreants will be crushed last last if they are not careful with their hate speeches and silly agitation.
Nigeria remains one and strong

The Nigeria you hope to protect at all cost with the shedding of innocent blood will dissapoint you,barrel of gun cannot stop an ideology, many greater nations than Nigeria has collaspse before, what government should do is to dialogue and find out the root of the agitation and extend development to SE instead of locking them out in appointment and FG national projects.

I was searching to see if any of these elites condemns what Kanu is doing,I didn't see.I was also searching to see any one of them supporting Kanu's seccession plans openly n brazenly,I didn't see.

All I see are statements that re dancing to the gallery n that is y other parts of nigeria do not take us,igbos,seriously in nigeria's political landscape.

IGBOS WHY DO WE START DANCE LIKE MEN AND RE NOW ENDING IT LIKE WOMEN?

Odingo1:
The Nigeria you hope to protect at all cost with the shedding of innocent blood will dissapoint you,barrel of gun cannot stop an ideology, many greater nations than Nigeria has collaspse before, what government should do is to dialogue and find out the root of the agitation and extend development to SE instead of locking them out in appointment and FG national projects.

When Jonathan locked the Yorubas out of govt did u see them holding the country to ransome?

Odingo1:
The Nigeria you hope to protect at all cost with the shedding of innocent blood will dissapoint you,barrel of gun cannot stop an ideology, many greater nations than Nigeria has collaspse before, what government should do is to dialogue and find out the root of the agitation and extend development to SE instead of locking them out in appointment and FG national projects.

Nothing like dialogue with a group built on hate.
It is IPOB that is supposed to approach the FG starting from the state level and not this nonsense its miscreants display around.
Nigeria is here to stay and whoever stands on her way would be crushed

Okoroawusa:
When Jonathan locked the Yorubas out of govt did u see them holding the country to ransome?

I tire o, all they do is listen to radio Biafra and allow the hate station reason for them

Okoroawusa:
When Jonathan locked the Yorubas out of govt did u see them holding the country to ransome?

Igbo's are not Yoruba's.,, or did you diabolically forgot that

Yoruba's love ewedu and skull mining rituals
Igbos love akpu and hardworking competitive jobs

Okoroawusa:
When Jonathan locked the Yorubas out of govt did u see them holding the country to ransome?

Can you prove that Jonathan locked Yoruba out with facts and figures.

FG MATURED HANDLING OF IPOB AGITATIONS IS KEY TO NIGERIAN CONTINUED EXISTENCE.THE CONSEQUENCE WILL BE ON US ALL GOOD OR BAD,.BELATING A STRONG MOVEMENT LIKE IPOB THAT HAS FOLLOWERS BOTH WITHIN AND IN DIASPORA IS NOT ENCOURAGING.WE WANT PEACE

They main snake Music have not even started.... nigeria is already seeing national and international condemnation...

Buhari and his dumb "crush them " are working for IPOB.

How many people can Buhari crush... what would be the repercussion.

Can Buhari afford to be a dictator in just 2 years..

What is the government/army fighting for?

Is oil better than peace?

Buhari is the biggest anti-one Nigeria

EQUALROGHT:
FG MATURED HANDLING OF IPOB AGITATIONS IS KEY TO NIGERIAN CONTINUED EXISTENCE.THE CONSEQUENCE WILL BE ON US ALL GOOD OR BAD,.BELATING A STRONG MOVEMENT LIKE IPOB THAT HAS FOLLOWERS BOTH WITHIN AND IN DIASPORA IS NOT ENCOURAGING.WE WANT PEACE

You are very intelligent.

NIGERIA WANT PEACE... No politician would lead us from peace to war...

Oil is not worth it.

vankaid:
Can you prove that Jonathan locked Yoruba out with facts and figures.

It is a public fact.Just google it.

Start wit the question:did GEJ marginalise yorubas in appointments?
and tell us what google comes up wit.

Some miscreants in the south east are disturbing the peace of the country. That necessitated the govt to send in the army to crush their pretense at rebellion. The army are not there to mindlessly slaughter Innocents and neither are they there as an occupation army. As long as you are law abiding you have nothing to fear, but if you are an IPOB miscreant, you have everything to fear

GoroTango:
Some miscreants in the south east are disturbing the peace of the country. That necessitated the govt to send in the army to crush their pretense at rebellion. The army are not there to mindlessly slaughter Innocents and neither are they there as an occupation army. As long as you are law abiding you have nothing to fear, but if you are an IPOB miscreant, you have everything to fear

lol... I can't wait to see the end of this matter...

My only pain is they would later blame Buhari but online separation promoter like you would change moniker and continue your work.

Kazim88:
lol... I can't wait to see the end of this matter...

My only pain is they would later blame Buhari but online separation promoter like you would change moniker and continue your work.

You sound as if you are an IPOB miscreant yourself. Look you had better turn a new leaf before the Python dance consumes you and your brethren

GoroTango:
You sound as if you are an IPOB miscreant yourself. Look you had better turn a new leaf before the Python dance consumes you and your brethren

Believe me you are the biggest IPOB miscreants... Your post and actions are creating more sympathizer for IPOB...

It like advertising that you people from your Sultan to Emirs to Governors are all common criminals.

That don't want peace... but want to steal like hungry thiefs.

Let's see how it ends...