IPOB, MASSOB loyalist arrested in Imo

IPOB, MASSOB LOYALISTS ARRESTED IN IMO

By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI.

Imo State Police Command Monday, arrested 17 loyalists of the Movement

for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and

Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, including two women, for allegedly

behaving in a manner capable of disrupting public peace.

The PPRO, Mr. Andrew Enwerem, who paraded them Monday before newsmen

in Owerri, on behalf of the CP, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu, said that the MASSOB

and IPOB loyalists were arrested along Tetlow/Okigwe Road Park,

Owerri, by policemen who were on routine patrol.

"At the point of arrest, the pro-Biafra protesters were chanting

Biafran solidarity songs and spotting Biafran flags. They were also

behaving in a manner capable of disrupting the existing peace and

tranquility in the state", the PPRO said.

According to Mr. Enwerem, "investigation into their activity has

commenced and those found to have participated in the provocative

procession would be charged to court".

Continuing, the PPRO explained that they were arrested for unlawful

procession and acts capable of breaching public peace in the state.

"They displayed all manner of Biafran insignia. Imo State has enjoyed

relative peace all this while but they decided to disrupt it

yesterday. The Command is determined to ensure that peace reigns in

the state", the PPRO said.

He advised the citizens to continue to go about their normal

businesses without fear of intimidation or harassment, adding that the

police would not relent in its responsibility of protecting life and

property at all times.