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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that it is not connected to the 776 deaths and substantial economic losses across the South-East region of the country.
IPOB dismissed the claims while reacting to the allegations contained in a recent report by SBM Intelligence, which blamed IPOB for the deaths and substantial economic downturn in the region.
Speaking via a statement by the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the proscribed group rejected the findings, describing them as inaccurate and unsubstantiated
The group said it officially cancelled the Monday sit-at-home directive in 2021, and its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had previously disowned any individuals or groups acting independently to enforce such orders.
“Any incident attributed to sit-at-home actions should not be automatically linked to IPOB,” the group stated. Our organisation has made it clear that we do not support any form of violence or disruption of public life,” the statement read.
IPOB maintained that no credible evidence had been presented directly connecting it to the incidents cited in the report.
The group called for independent verification and urged those responsible for the report to provide substantiation through appropriate legal channels.
It also questioned the timing of the report’s publication, noting that it came shortly before Biafra Heroes Day, an annual commemoration held on May 30 to honour individuals who died during the Nigerian Civil War.
“This period is deeply significant to our members and supporters. We hope that discussions and publications around this time would reflect sensitivity and balance,” IPOB added.
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