The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised alarm over an alleged plot to target and eliminate Igbos living in the Northern and Western regions of Nigeria during the 10-day nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance.
News About Nigeria reports that is contained in a statement, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful.
He warned Igbos to be vigilant and protect themselves and their properties from potential attacks.
According to Powerful, the Nigerian government plans to hire criminals to attack Igbos, framing them as protest sponsors.
He also alleged that the government intends to sponsor violent protests in the East, creating an excuse for security forces to launch attacks on Igbos.
Ekpa stressed that Igbos are hated and targeted across Nigeria.
Powerful linked the alleged plot to the false accusations against the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and IPOB, claiming they are part of a sinister plan to eliminate Igbos.
He denied IPOB’s involvement in the planned protest, stating that Igbo groups have warned their people not to participate.
Powerful emphasised that IPOB has no hand in the protest and that Nigerians should take responsibility for their actions.
He added, “Furthermore, the false accusations against IPOB and Mr Peter Obi by the federal government as the sponsors of the proposed protest by the Nigerian Government Agents are part of the sinister plan and agenda to target Ndigbo for elimination.
“The false alarm that IPOB and Ndigbo are sponsoring the protest is another false flag operation targeted at killing Ndigbo during the protest.
“Neither Ndigbo nor IPOB called for the Nigerians to protest against the leadership’s disastrous performance in Nigeria. Interestingly, both the IPOB, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and many other Igbo groups have warned Ndigbo not to join the proposed peaceful national protest against hardship and hunger in wider Nigeria.
“We have maintained that Nigerians must carry their cross and enjoy their Emi Lokan. Ndigbo does not know what Emir Lokan means. Sadly, the Nigerian government and her proxies are falsely accusing Ndigbo and IPOB as the sponsors of the protest against Tinubu’s government. WE HAVE NO HAND IN IT.”
