SKYLYN

The Ebonyi state police command has described the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) as illegal groups. Jude Madu, the command’s spokesman, who said this in an interview with NAN on Saturday, asked Nigerians to reject the intentions of the groups. He confirmed that some pro-Biafra agitators were arrested “for unlawfully sensitising” the public to stay at home on May 30, in observance of the group anniversary. On Monday, the police arrested about 137 protesters in Enugu, Cross River and Ebonyi. Madu said those arrested in Ebonyi would be charged to court, adding that the command would ensure that they are duly prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others. “IPOB and MASSOB are illegal groups and did not get permission from the police to embark on such exercise which threatens the peace and security of the state.” he said. The command with the directive of the commissioner of police, Mr Ti...