Tension has persisted in Oyigbo, the Local Government Area in Rivers State, which came under attacks by hoodlums identified as members of the disbanded Indigeneous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

Chiefs in the council at the weekend expressed fears that the fleeing IPOB members could regroup and return to the area.

They recalled how members of the proscribed group hijacked the #EndSARS protest killing six soldiers, four policemen and destroying all police stations and a court among other things in the area.

The chiefs implored the Defence Headquarters not to withdraw soldiers deployed to restore peace in the Oyigbo to prevent remnants of IPOB from regrouping.

The chiefs under the aegis of Ogbakor Oyigbo, also urged persons, who deserted Oyigbo to return as normalcy had been restored.

High Chief, Eze Ukwu III, Louis Okorie, said they were not interested in the call by some persons to withdraw the troops.

He expressed serious concern that if soldiers were withdrawn from Oyigbo, IPOB anarchists would unleash violence in the area.

He said: “The Ogbakor Oyigbo General held a meeting here and said they will not allow the removal of soldiers from Oyigbo.

“On 12th of November, 2020 we met with the Local Government Chairman, Gerald Aforji, informing him of our plight. We don’t want Army to be withdrawn for the benefit of Oyigbo people.

“We need to be careful of the remnants of IPOB terrorists. We thank Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for imposing the curfew which has calmed down the situation in Oyigbo.”

Also,High Chief, Lisbery Onyegorom, narrated that indigenes of Oyigbo were still in shock following the wanton destruction unleashed on their community by members of the outlawed IPOB.

He said: “We were surprised by the level of destruction by the IPOB. We are Rivers State and Niger Delta people. Our people are not members of IPOB . I am not aware of any Oyigbo indigene who is a member. We don’t allow that.

“Now, that the IPOB members have killed some soldiers, all of them have run away. The Army is investigating and fishing them out . Most of the IPOB members arrested have given vital information about the remnants.

“We are in support of the Governor’s ban on IPOB activities across Rivers State and hoisting of IPOB Flag.”

Onyegorom frowned at allegation of extrajudicial killings levelled against the Army by some persons playing petty politics with the Oyigbo issue.

“We are solidly behind our Governor’s effort to maintain peace in Oyigbo. The Governor did not say, go and kill people. The Army came on a rescue mission . That’s what they came for.

“It is the deployment of the Army that give us comfort to remain here. For now, we hear of threat to protest again. Army is going nowhere. Let the Army stay until we are sure of peace in Oyigbo.”

“Those who ran away should come back. The Army is not chasing any body. Army is not killing any person. Let the Army stay, until we are sure peace has returned.”

On his part, the Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Prince Gerald Oforji said most of the negative reports were unfounded.

“Today, I am very happy for the visit by the Ovation family to assess the wanton destruction carried out on the 20 October by the IPOB. Today ,they have come to assess and see things for themselves based on lopsided information they have been getting concerning Oyigbo.

“I believe with what they have seen today, the world, can confirm that most of those negative information posted against Oyigbo, against Rivers State, are unfounded.”

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/tension-persists-in-oyigbo-as-chiefs-beg-army-to-retain-troops/amp/

hmmm

It's reckless to withdraw troops now, because reprisal attacks from Northerners, and revenge attacks from Ipob can happen soon, even cult war might spring up



.

"iPod" or IPOB would not still hear oh, they believe port Harcourt is Igbo and there is nothing the indigenous people can do about it

Fake chiefs. the king of Obigbo has condemned the activities of the Army in Obigbo two days ago. So if wicked Wike like he should hire more criminal Elders to keep on deceiving zombies.

https://www.nairaland.com/6264236/oyigbo-rivers-monarch-asks-army

River State government's propaganda on course.

Oyigbo chiefs indeed

They are still peddling this fake news about? First they said it was during Dele Momodus trip to Obigbo that this happend, and when the video of Momodus trip came out, showing he didnt meet the so called Chiefs of Obigbo, they quickly cut Dele Momodu out of the story and kept peddling it

Fake News.
Yesterday is the Army should withdraw, today is the army should proceed. Please bring a tape next time so that we can hold the speaker accountable for his words when things go South as usual

gidgiddy:
They are still peddling this fake news about? First they said it was during Dele Momodus trip to Obigbo that this happend, and when the video of Momodus trip came out, showing he didnt meet the so called Chiefs of Obigbo, they quickly cut Dele Momodu out of the story and kept peddling it

Eyaaa. It appears you've been hoping to become a made man through the fraudulent and criminal activities of ipob, and seeing what is happening in OYIGBO, you feel your livelihood is under threat.

If I were you, I'd start looking elsewhere to fend for myself rather than this hopeless ipob course. Your invasion of Oyigbo was a catastrophic mistake and could possibly be the last you're ever allowed to make since it will ultimately result in the death of the criminal enterprise led by an unrepentant con man.

There are names of Chiefs in the report with what they said in QUOTATION MARKS, indicating they're being reported VERBATIM, so also L. G. Chairman. But given your penchant to scuff at whatever doesn't sit well with the security of your meal ticket, you had no choice but to call it fake news.

You're a disgrace to adulthood Gidgiddi.

Mynd44, Lalasticlala, good morning. Locals have demanded the retention of security forces for fear of further criminal activities of ipob. You imagine this isn't fp worthy or what?

omenka:
Mynd44, Lalasticlala, good morning. Locals have demanded the retention of security forces for fear of further criminal activities of ipob. You imagine this isn't fp worthy or what?

But this is your home land in Benue and you funny locals and your chiefs have not demanded for the retention of the security forces.

You left you state under continuous siege by the Fulani herdsmen and very much interested in another region.

What type of human being are you?

Redcrafton:


But this is your home land in Benue and you funny locals and your chiefs have not demanded for the retention of the security forces.

You left you state under continuous siege by the Fulani herdsmen and very much interested in another region.

What type of human being are you?

I'm that human being whose butthole you seem to have found permanent refuge. Very cozy in there I presume.

Enjoy your residence.

Bye.

Only people living in far away places that don't know the calamity Wike prevented from happening in Oyibo.
I don't like Wike and his type of politics but on Oyibo I must commend him for acting swiftly.

IPOB wanted to overrun Mile One Police Station, UST Roundabout police station and Olu Obasanjo police station in one fell swoop but thanks to E-Crack team in Mile one who knew what will happen to them if they had succeeded.

omenka:
Eyaaa. It appears you've been hoping to become a made man through the fraudulent and criminal activities of ipob, and seeing what it happening in OYIGBO, you feel your livelihood is under threat.

If I were you, I'd start looking elsewhere to fend for myself rather than this hopeless ipob course. Your invasion of Oyigbo was a catastrophic mistake and could possibly be the last you're ever allowed to make since it will ultimately result in the death of the criminal enterprise led by an unrepentant con man.

There are names of Chiefs in the report with what they said in QUOTATION MARKS, indicating they're being reported VERBATIM, so also L. G. Chairman. But given your penchant to scuff at whatever doesn't sit well with the security of your meal ticket, you had no choice but to call it fake news.

You're a disgrace to adulthood Gidgiddi.

You are laughable just like the people peddling this fake news. This story was posted yesterday in the link below. They said that Dele Momodu went to Obigbo and met with the Chiefs, who narrated how IPOB attacked the area. When I now posted the video of Momodus trip to the area showing that he met no Chiefs, they quickly cut out Dele Momodu from the story and posted this new one

https://www.nairaland.com/6269279/chiefs-oyigbo-plead-army-not


So quotations marks is what makes a story true? Anyone can put quotation marks and mention any name. Thats why this story has no source.

What Im waiting for is the story of how IPOB, that is not known to be armed, killed 6 armed Soldiers. This is not possible without a heavy gun battle. Where did this gun battle take place? What are the name of these 6 Soldiers? Where their bodies? How is it that IPOB killed 4 Policemen and 6 Soldiers but nobody knows knows anything about them?

The authorities have become so used to Nigerians believing anything they dish out to them. They dont know that this is the age of social media where making false statements without evidence no longer obtains

omenka:
I'm that human being whose butthole you seem to have found permanent refuge. Very cozy in there I presume.

Enjoy your residence.

Bye.

If I hit you as normal, you will go crawling, begging for admin to ban me. But I will let that slide.

However, haven't you seen that your home is insider ipob butthole. Swear on your life that you have not commented on ipob issue more than you have commented on Miyetti allah herdsmen and BokoH put together.

Go and continue leaking your festering wounds.

Lajet:
Fake chiefs. the king of Obigbo has condemned the activities of the Army in Obigbo two days ago. So if wicked Wike like he should hire more criminal Elders to keep on deceiving zombies.

https://www.nairaland.com/6264236/oyigbo-rivers-monarch-asks-army

na wike force them to say so. Or he will sack them the kings are leaving in fear you will hear from them after stupid wike leave office. Can you believe wike call one of the king in obigbo and talk to him like small boy. How can wike call a whole king and ask him why you never condemned IPOB activity in you kingdom or you wand me to remind you.

omenka:
I'm that human being whose butthole you seem to have found permanent refuge. Very cozy in there I presume.

Enjoy your residence.

Bye.

refugee, you still dey squat here?

nonoski:
Only people living in far away places that don't know the calamity Wike prevented from happening in Oyibo.
I don't like Wike and his type of politics but on Oyibo I must commend him for acting swiftly.

IPOB wanted to overrun Mile One Police Station, UST Roundabout police station and Olu Obasanjo police station in one fell swoop but thanks to E-Crack team in Mile one who knew what will happen to them if they had succeeded.

I live around mile one area, Emenike street precisely. U can't change the narrative to suit your purpose while thinking nobody is going to debunk your statement. That day the incident occurred in Mile one, how did u know it was IPOB members who attempted to burn Mile police station and UST roundabout Police station in the wave of EndSars protests rocking the nation?

Everything around mile one happened in my presence. And from what I saw, area boys and criminals around Emenike bus stop, including Iceland and Dey Bam cult groups were the guys wreaking havoc.

So, how does IPOB come into it?

Lajet:
Fake chiefs. the king of Obigbo has condemned the activities of the Army in Obigbo two days ago. So if wicked Wike like he should hire more criminal Elders to keep on deceiving zombies.

https://www.nairaland.com/6264236/oyigbo-rivers-monarch-asks-army

Lol, don't them. This is Wike's wickedness in action. The Paramount ruler of Obigbo came out to warn the army to desist from extrajudicial killings few days ago only for a group of men to be assembled and bribed by Wike to read a script he gave them.

Wike is drowning man clutching at straws.

The chiefs under the aegis of Ogbakor Oyigbo, also urged persons, who deserted Oyigbo to return as normalcy had been restored.

High Chief, Eze Ukwu III, Louis Okorie, said they were not interested in the call by some persons to withdraw the troops.

He expressed serious concern that if soldiers were withdrawn from Oyigbo, IPOB anarchists would unleash violence in the area.

He said: “The Ogbakor Oyigbo General held a meeting here and said they will not allow the removal of soldiers from Oyigbo.

“On 12th of November, 2020 we met with the Local Government Chairman, Gerald Aforji, informing him of our plight. We don’t want Army to be withdrawn for the benefit of Oyigbo people.

“We need to be careful of the remnants of IPOB terrorists. We thank Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for imposing the curfew which has calmed down the situation in Oyigbo.”

Also,High Chief, Lisbery Onyegorom, narrated that indigenes of Oyigbo were still in shock following the wanton destruction unleashed on their community by members of the outlawed IPOB.

This is remarkable.

The Council of High Chiefs of Oyigbo (Ogbakor Obigbo Oyigbo) must have really been fed up with ipob terrorists.

Lajet:
Fake chiefs. the king of Obigbo has condemned the activities of the Army in Obigbo two days ago. So if wicked Wike like he should hire more criminal Elders to keep on deceiving zombies.

https://www.nairaland.com/6264236/oyigbo-rivers-monarch-asks-army

They are talking about Oyigbo not Obigbo in Abia state.

gidgiddy:


You are laughable just like the people peddling this fake news. This story was posted yesterday in the link below. They said that Dele Momodu went to Obigbo and met with the Chiefs, who narrated how IPOB attacked the area. When I now posted the video of Momodus trip to the area showing that he met no Chiefs, they quickly cut out Dele Momodu from the story and posted this new one

https://www.nairaland.com/6269279/chiefs-oyigbo-plead-army-not


So quotations marks is what makes a story true? Anyone can put quotation marks and mention any name. Thats why this story has no source.

What Im waiting for is the story of how IPOB, that is not known to be armed, killed 6 armed Soldiers. This is not possible without a heavy gun battle. Where did this gun battle take place? What are the name of these 6 Soldiers? Where their bodies? How is it that IPOB killed 4 Policemen and 6 Soldiers but nobody knows knows anything about them?

The authorities have become so used to Nigerians believing anything they dish out to them. They dont know that this is the age of social media where making false statements without evidence no longer obtains

Yen yen yen. You're such a shameless boy. Locations and names were mentioned. If it is untrue, why don't you go meet the local chiefs and Chairman and ask them if indeed they said those words.

To even think this is the same person who believed one "Turkish diplomat" was following Kanu around and that both Russia and Israeli are gonna send troops to "free" biafrans, not to mention Trump.

What a shame.

PLEASE IS OYIGBO REALLY AN IGBO TOWN IN RIVERS?

“We need to be careful of the remnants of IPOB terrorists. We thank Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for imposing the curfew which has calmed down the situation in Oyigbo.”
Also,High Chief, Lisbery Onyegorom, narrated that indigenes of Oyigbo were still in shock following the wanton destruction unleashed on their community by members of the outlawed IPOB.
He said: “We were surprised by the level of destruction by the IPOB. We are Rivers State and Niger Delta people. Our people are not members of IPOB . I am not aware of any Oyigbo indigene who is a member. We don’t allow that.
“Now, that the IPOB members have killed some soldiers, all of them have run away. The Army is investigating and fishing them out . Most of the IPOB members arrested have given vital information about the remnants.
“We are in support of the Governor’s ban on IPOB activities across Rivers State and hoisting of IPOB Flag.”

EastisBae:


Lol, don't them. This is Wike's wickedness in action. The Paramount ruler of Obigbo came out to warn the army to desist from extrajudicial killings few days ago only for a group of men to be assembled and bribed by Wike to read a script he gave them.

Wike is drowning man clutching at straws.

Rightly asking the Army to stop extrajudicial killings is not the same as asking them to remain to keep the peace and ensure the ipob terrorists do not return to terrorise their innocent people.

Momodu must have thought ipob were harmless agitators but thank goodness he heard the truth from the horses mouth.

omenka:
Yen yen yen. You're such a shameless boy. Locations and names were mentioned. If it is untrue, why don't you go meet the local chiefs and Chairman and ask them if indeed they said those words.

To even think this is the same person who believed one "Turkish diplomat" was following Kanu around and that both Russia and Israeli are gonna send troops to "free" biafrans, not to mention Trump.

What a shame.

Giddy is just an amateur propagandist.

In his little mind, even the meeting between the council of high chiefs and the LG chairman where they laid down their complaints never happened and we are supposed to take his lies over the words of the whole Ogbakor Oyigbo.

“On 12th of November, 2020 we met with the Local Government Chairman, Gerald Aforji, informing him of our plight. We don’t want Army to be withdrawn for the benefit of Oyigbo people.

Oyigbo people have rejected the cancer called ipob.

obehi247:
"iPod" or IPOB would not still hear oh, they believe port Harcourt is Igbo and there is nothing the indigenous people can do about it

What tribe is oyigbo again ?

nonoski:
Only people living in far away places that don't know the calamity Wike prevented from happening in Oyibo.
I don't like Wike and his type of politics but on Oyibo I must commend him for acting swiftly.

IPOB wanted to overrun Mile One Police Station, UST Roundabout police station and Olu Obasanjo police station in one fell swoop but thanks to E-Crack team in Mile one who knew what will happen to them if they had succeeded.

Do u even know who far oyigbo and mile one is apart ?

So the diobu thugs are now ipob right ?

Make una just dey lie anyhow

QuotaSystem:


Giddy is just an amateur propagandist.

In his little mind, even the meeting between the council of high chiefs and the LG chairman where they laid down their complaints never happened and we are supposed to take his lies over the words of the whole Ogbakor Oyigbo.



Oyigbo people have rejected the cancer called ipob.

Do you have any evidence that such meeting was held besides the stupid write up of that well known fake news website called nationonline? Isnt it strange that some Chiefs of Obigbo held a meeting but it is a Yoruba website that is reporting it?

They even changed the story from the one the wrote yesterday claiming that Dele Momodu met with the Chiefs

https://www.nairaland.com/6269279/chiefs-oyigbo-plead-army-not

They had to change the story because Dele Momodu has released the video of his trip to Obigbo and he met no Chiefs on that visit

What I find disturbing is the speed at which these urchins flood Obigbo threads as if their miserable lives depend on it.

Wike is a drowning man and we all shall stop at nothing to make sure he pays the consequences of his actions on lovely innocent people of Obigbo.

gidgiddy:


Do you have any evidence that such meeting was held besides the stupid write up of that well known fake news website called nationonline? Isnt it strange that some Chiefs of Obigbo held a meeting but it is a Yoruba website that is reporting it?

They even changed the story from the one the wrote yesterday claiming that Dele Momodu met with the Chiefs

https://www.nairaland.com/6269279/chiefs-oyigbo-plead-army-not

They had to change the story because Dele Momodu has released the video of his trip to Obigbo and he met no Chiefs on that visit

What are you saying? Save your juvenile antics for gullible ipob cretins.

This is from your link :

A high chief, Eze Ukwu III, Louis Okorie, told Momodu and his delegation that the community chiefs do not approve the withdrawal of soldiers from Oyigbo. He expressed serious concern that if soldiers are withdrawn from Oyigbo, IPOB anarchists would unleash violence in the area.

" The Ogbakor Oyigbo General held a meeting here yesterday and said they will not allow the removal of soldiers from Oyigbo. On 12th of November, 2020 we met with the Local Government Chairman, Gerald Aforji, informing him of our plight. We don't want Army to be withdrawn for the benefit of Oyigbo people. We need to be careful of the remnants of IPOB terrorists. We thank Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for imposing of curfew which has calmed down the situation in Oyigbo.”

There is no difference from the Nations report. The Oyigbo Chiefs (Ogbakor Obigbo Oyigbo) don't want the army to leave because they fear the return of ipob terrorists. There was also no massacre by the military according to Dele Momodus eyewitness account.

Now except you're trying to be silly, there is no how the lack of a video will invalidate the detailed accounts of Momodu and the Oyigbo High Chiefs.

You're trying to be mischievous as usual but you have hit a brick wall this time.