The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced
that the pro-Biafran activists will be storming Lagos, the
largest city in Nigeria on December 16, 17.
The group issued a statement on its Facebook page,
saying that the rally will kick off on the morning of
Wednesday from Alaba international market down to Mile
2 on the first day of the protest after making a stopover
at Trade Fair international market complex.
The 2nd day of the rally the protesters will be visiting
several Embassies and High Commissions in Victoria
Island and Ikoyi axis of city to deliver the protest letter as
well as Amnesty International and UN offices.
The group said that the aim of the protest is “the
unconditional release of director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi
Kanu and all other Biafrans in the zoo custody as well as a
right for self-determination.”
“Biafra customized T-Shirts and other items will also be
available for sale on first come first serve basis,” it added.
“Thus all those residing in Lagos are enjoined to come out
en masse as we intend to visit major part of Lagos,
including World Power Embassies in Lagos. Remember our
mantra ‘Igwebuike’ has always worked in our favour.
“The
zoo trembles whenever they see mammoth crowd of
Biafrans surging relentlessly because they understand that
the world is now focusing on them.”
“In all of our efforts one thing is certain, Biafra must be
restored in our time.”
“All Biafrans and friends of Biafra are encouraged to join the
rally. Please call your friends and relations in Lagos and
neighboring states to join,” the statement concluded.
Another peaceful protest on December 1 by the IPOB
against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu
escalated into a bloodbath when the Joint Military Task
force clashed with pro-Biafran activists.
At least nine people have supposedly been killed and 18
sustained different degrees of wounds during a pro-Biafra
protest in Anambra state.
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