Viral Videos Allegedly Show IPOB Operatives Attacking Army Officers in Abia State
Videos circulating on social media allegedly show members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) attacking and shooting an unspecified number of army officers at Obikabia, Aba, in Abia State. The footage depicts the armed men setting the officers' vehicle on fire. In the video, a voice can be heard screaming, "they should not kill the army officers," moments before the shooting begins.
This violent incident comes in the wake of IPOB's declaration of May 30 as Biafran Remembrance Day, a day they have marked with a sit-at-home order. The group has mandated that residents observe the day by staying indoors, an order considered illegal by the Nigerian government.
The video footage, although amateur and unverified, suggests that the attackers were IPOB enforcers ensuring compliance with the sit-at-home directive. The enforcement of this order has led to heightened tensions and sporadic violence in the region, as seen in this recent clash.
The Nigerian army has yet to officially comment on the incident, and the exact number of casualties remains unclear. However, this development has sparked concerns over the growing unrest and the potential for further violence as the date approaches.
IPOB, a separatist group advocating for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria, has been involved in numerous clashes with Nigerian security forces. The group's sit-at-home orders are often enforced through intimidation and violence, disrupting daily life and instilling fear among residents.
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