IPOB, ESN dissociate selves from murder of 2 policemen in Enugu

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network, (ESN), Sunday, dissociated themselves from the  accusation that they were responsible for the murder of two policemen in Enugu on January 15, this year.

Refuting the accusation through their image maker, Emma Powerful, they reiterated that it was the normal way of Nigerian security operatives to  give a dog a bad name to hang it pointing out that the duo never murdered the said two policemen.

According to the image maker, “The compromised and corrupt Nigerian Security Forces have upheld their deceit and slander against the peaceful movement for over a decade.

“Since its inception, IPOB has upheld a peaceful strategy while safeguarding Biafra land from state-backed jihadists and terrorists. ESN was established to combat the deadly Fulani terrorists that were devastating Biafra territory before ESN’s creation.

” The Nigerian Government is distressed as the ESN, created and financed by the IPOB worldwide movement, has hindered their jihad plans in the Biafran territory. This frustration is evidenced by orchestrated blackmails targeting IPOB and ESN for years, which have consistently been ineffective. 

“Consequently, the Enugu State Police ought to prioritize safeguarding citizens rather than attributing their shortcomings in protecting lives—including those of their inadequately trained officers—to IPOB and ESN.

“The Nigerian Government and its lethal Security Forces have executed numerous false flag operations to eliminate certain scapegoat officers in order to intimidate IPOB and ESN. 

“Working for the Nigerian Government is dangerous, as you could be used as a pawn in terrorism schemes, political blackmail, or to serve political agendas.

“The Nigerian Security Forces contribute to 80% of the insecurity in the South East and Nigeria overall. The majority of the unsolved murders, arson incidents, and damage attributed to the unidentified murders, arson, and damages attributed to unidentified gunmen were executed by the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS personnel, or the criminals they supported.

” Picture this: the so-called unknown gunmen in the South East have vanished completely without a sign. At the same time, the South East is extensively militarized and monitored, yet the unidentified gunmen remain unexposed.

” Who is tricking who? In a bid to blackmail IPOB and seek terrorism proof against IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Nigerian Government fabricated and equipped false Biafra Agitators. 

“They utilized those criminal organizations partnering with the Nigerian Army and Police to inflict significant devastation in the South East. 

“Following their use in searching for proof regarding the false terrorism allegations against our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, they dismantled the fabricated armed factions. Nonetheless, IPOB remains strong due to their authenticity and peaceful nature in our self-determination initiative. 

“*IPOB and ESN operatives were not established to harm innocent people or government institutions, but criminals associated with the Nigerian Government attempted to use the name of ESN for their violent covert activities. 

“The reality is that ESN stayed dedicated to safeguarding the lives of people and assets in Biafra region.

“We urge the Nigerian Security Forces, particularly the Nigerian Police, DSS and other security agencies to publicly present conclusive evidence that IPOB and ESN were accountable for the killings of the two Police officers in Enugu State or anything happening anywhere in Biafraland, rather than relying on their typical media statements. 

“The Nigerian Police is an extraordinarily corrupt and infamous organization. The Nigerian populace views the Nigerian Police as the primary adversary of the citizens. 

“The Nigerian Police are fortunate that gun ownership is illegal in Nigeria; otherwise, many infamous officers known for harassing, intimidating, and framing individuals would have faced backlash from the outraged public

“IPOB has repeatedly urged for an independent inquiry into the insecurity in the South East; if the Nigerian Government is not complicit in this insecurity, they should back IPOB’s call. IPOB and ESN are not guilty of any of the allegations. We have no secrets to conceal; therefore, 

“we wholeheartedly back the international community and President Donald Trump’s inquiry and action regarding the genocide against Christians and the insecurity faced by Indigenous Peoples in Nigeria.

” The Nigerian Government is complicit in the terrorism, banditry, and insecurity in Nigeria; this is why they lobbied US lawmakers to minimize the ongoing Christian Genocide and persistent insecurity in the country,” Emma Powerful further explained.