The leadership of Pro Biafra group- Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced to its members the indefinite suspension of all forms of gathering, meetings in Nigeria.
The directive was contained in a statement by the Head of Directorate of State of IPOB, Chika Edoziem, and made available to the press.
Disclosing the reason for the new order, Edoziem said the reason is because of an intelligence report received by the group which alleges a possible clampdown on its members by the federal government.
It urged its members to be more vigilant and avoid answering strange calls and to engage in less conversation in public places.
Below is the full statement:
Suspension Of IPOB Meetings In The Zoological Republic Of Nigeria
As a result of a heightened state of the affairs with respect to the self determination struggle of the Indigenous People Of Biafra’s (IPOB), coupled with intelligence information that our disposal, it has become imperative to suspend till further notice all IPOB physical family gatherings in the contraption called Nigeria. All coordinators from the Nationals to the Unit level should ensure strict adherence to this directive
All family members in Nigeria are hereby advised to be extra vigilant in their interactions with people and phone numbers they are not familiar with. The Directorate is monitoring developments and will provide further directives as the need arise.
