Igbos resident in Bauchi state, North East, Nigeria have
been warned not to identify with the pro-Biafra agitation
in some parts of the South East and South South region.
Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi state
The warning is from the Eze Ndigbo in the state, Eze
Umezika, who stated that any unlawful agitation that will
undermine the unity and peace of the nation, Vanguard
reports.
Umezika made the remark , during an
interactive session with the Bauchi state Commissioner of
Police, Baba Tijjani at the police headquarters in the
state capital, as part of efforts to enhance existing police
public partnership towards effective policing in the state.
The Eze expressed concerns over the recent agitations
by some groups in some sections of the country, adding
that the processions were unnecessary.
He said: “The new agitation for Biafra is a uncalled for , ill-
conceived and ill-motivated. It is not in the interest of igbo
communities and an attempt to destroy peace and unity
presently enjoyed in the nation”
”
It is also targeted to ignite a national conflict and cause
chaos, pandemonium and confusion in the country.
The
Igbos have made tremendous progress since the civil war,
hence the people of the South East and their future is better
guaranteed and sustained within a united Nigeria.
“Nigeria is an indivisible entity and has gone beyond the
issue of civil war. Any agitation must be within the ambit of
respect for the indivisibility of Nigeria and the constitution.”
The Igbo leader assured the police boss of the
willingness of the Igbo community in Bauchi state to
cooperate and give maximum support to the police in
order to ensure safety and security in the state.
He commended the commissioner for the warm
reception, hard work and selfless service of the officers
and men of the Bauchi state police command in ensuring
peace and stability in the state.
In his remark , the police boss assured the Igbo
Community that his command is fully committed to
providing safe and secure environment for all citizens. He
encouraged them not to relent in providing useful
information that may assist in protection of lives and
property in the state.
Meanwhile Lai Mohammed, the minister of information
and culture, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to
appeal to those agitating for a republic of Biafra to let
peace reign in the region.
He made the statement on Wednesday, December 9 in
Abuja stressing the important role of the Nigerian clergy
in this respect.
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