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The man that suggested the name BIAFRA is from Ijaw and his name was FRANK OPIGO. So the history of Biafra, cannot be complete without the Ijaws, even though many of the people from that side don’t support the movement, but then it’s amazing to know that it has such a history and connection.
In another Story, We’ll Protect Biafraland Against Attacks – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed to resist any attempt by bandits and other criminal elements to attack any part of the Southeast and Southsouth.
It urged the people of “Biafraland” to prepare to defend themselves against attacks.
IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful condemned the January 10 attack on Delta State Police Command personnel, who were on a stop-and-search duty in Asaba.
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The incident occurred around 9 pm at the popular Abraka Market area of Asaba and left about three policemen with varying degrees of injury. Their rifles were reportedly taken away by the bandits.
Gunmen had also attacked Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities in Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Areas of the state.
At least, eight persons were killed while several others sustained injuries.
IPOB said the killings were “premeditated slaughter of the defenceless.” IPOB’s message of freedom is the only way out of the present impasse in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria,” he said.