Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has
finally reacted to the outcome of Wednesday’s
protest by pro-Biafra groups, the Movement for
the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra
(MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), in Onitsha, the commercial city of the
state, which reportedly led to the death of 9
civilians, two police sergeants and eight others
injured.
Scene of Onitsha protest
The clash between protesters and security
operatives on the Onitsha Head Bridge, also
reportedly led to the burning down of the Onitsha
Central Mosque and at least six Dangote trucks.
Bothered by this, Governor Obiano today,
appealed to the various groups of agitators
protesting for the release of the founder of Radio
Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, to maintain the peace
in the state.
Obiano in a special address, said that he
wouldn’t stand by and watch what had looked
like a peaceful procession get out of hand.
“As your Governor and the Chief Security Officer
of the state, I am compelled to act to avert any
likely breakdown of law and order. In all
situations, the preservation of human life comes
first and I am determined to enforce that,”
Governor Obiano declared.
He advised the members of the Indigenous
People of Biafra (IPOB), Movement for
Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra
(MASSOB) and other aggrieved groups and
individuals to “resist any attempt by hoodlums to
take advantage of the situation and destabilize
any part of Anambra State.”
The governor further warned all mischief makers
who might want to take advantage of the
peaceful demonstration to foment trouble to
“keep off as we will not tolerate any breach of
peace under any guise or pretence.”
He assured residents and visitors to the state
that he was in touch with all the security
agencies in the state and had their assurances
that mischief makers would not be allowed to
take advantage of the situation.
“I therefore wish to assure Ndi Anambra and all
visitors to the state to go about their normal
business peacefully as the security agencies are
on top of the situation to preserve law...........
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