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4 Gunned Down, 15 Arrested as Nigerian Army Invades Nnamdi Kanu’s Residence

Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother to the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said that four persons were killed and 15 arrested in the invasion of Kanu’s house on Thursday by men of the Nigerian Army.

The Cable reports that Emmanuel who is also known as “fine boy”, said the soldiers did not find his brother — thought to be the target of the visit.

In a similar development, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu accused the Nigerian Army of declaring war on Kanu and “innocent, unarmed and defenceless” supporters of IPOB.

“The Military has declared war on the innocent, unarmed and defenceless civilians. Sporadic shooting is going on in the premises of Nnamdi Kanu now.

“The situation is serious. My client’s whereabouts has remained unknown. His entire house has been shattered with bullets and missiles.

“The soldiers had just forcefully gained entrance into his house after shooting for about 40 minutes. His entrance gate was broken and forced open. Their mission is still unknown as every person seen in his house has surrendered, including his aged parents.

“We will avail the world with the pictures of these dastardly acts,” Mr. Ejiofor said.

The lawyer called on supporters of Biafra to remain calm in the face of what he described as “unprovoked killings.”

“In the face of this unprovoked killings, torture, abduction and malicious destruction of property, I still appeal for calm from IPOB members. Just be assured that the entire world is watching. Do not take up arms, continue to conduct yourselves in the most civilized manner you are well known for,” Mr. Ejiofor said.

Mr. Ejiofor has repeatedly accused the Nigerian army of plotting to forcefully take down his client, alleging that several members of the IPOB have already been killed by the soldiers.

Reacting to the allegations, the Nigerian Army denied attacking IPOB agitators without provocation, adding that the presence of soldiers in the area was a continuation of a military exercise in the south-eastern region of the country, tagged: Operation Python Dance 2.

Also, the Nigerian army has vowed to investigate another video footage where some members of IPOB were seen tortured by men alleged to have been military operatives.

A fresh video that surfaced Thursday evening contains unclear sounds while a cameraman goes round Kanu’s house, describing what he (the camera man) called ‘shootings by soldiers’ at the gate of Mr. Kanu’s residence.

The army is yet to speak on the current development.

More to come…

 

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