Biafra Violent Protest: IGP Issues Warning

Sequel to intelligence reports which indicate that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have perfected strategies to stage a violent protest in parts of the country to drive home their agitation, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, on Friday, admonished those behind the planned protest to have a re-think.The police boss has therefore issued a warning stating that refusal of the group to take to his advice will be met with all lawful action by the police to ensure peace and security in any part of the country.The IGP, who spoke in a statement through the Force Public Relations Officer, Acting ACP Olabisi Kolawole, said, “Information available to the Nigeria Police indicates plans by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to embark on ill-advised protest using dangerous weapons across some South Eastern States.“The Nigeria Police Force reminds the brains behind this security threat that the law prohibiting the unlawful possession of firearms is still in force.“Therefore, any attempt to unleash mayhem on innocent and law abiding Nigerians under any guise by this group will be met with stiff resistance from the Police and other security agencies, the actors will be brought to justice in line with extant criminal laws.“Citizens in the South-Eastern States are hereby assured of adequate protection, as appropriate Police deployment has been emplaced to deal decisively with any group or persons who might be bent on breaching public peace and threatening national security.”