Crime
2023: IPOB, others give unknown gunmen Feb 20 deadline to leave S’East
The various pro Biafra groups have risen from a security meeting in Aba, Abia State, declaring war on the unknown gunmen who have continued to cause mayhem and killings in the South East.
They announced the appointment of Bro Ndubuisi Igwekani aka Agu Biafra as their leader stressing that “all the leaders and the co-ordinators here have agreed to work on the vision and position of the leaders of Elder’s council of indeginious people of Biafra.
“We the youth wing agree that from today, we have nominated Ndubuisi Igwekani Agu Biafra to lead us in defending our land and freedom of our people. We hereby agree that whatever position or action taken by the new leader will be accepted and backed by all.”
They also demanded the Federal Government to obey court order and release IPOB leader Mazi Nnnamdi Kanu.
Biafra groups represented at the meeting include MASSOB-BRM, IFM, ISC, IPOB Youth Wing, Igbo Hunters, CNMEJ and Ndi Igbo Lion Security Network.
In a statement issued after the meeting the group reached a conclusion that insecurity in the South East of Nigeria is politically sponsored and motivated to make South East look insecure and scare people from voting for Peter obi.
Signed by Major Godfrey Ukwuike, Publicity Secretary, Biafra Defenders, the group vowed to fight back against the evil plot; “it can’t work we must do all we can do to provide security during election.
“We warn all the Igbo Politicians currently sabotaging the efforts of Nigerian youths to take back the country to retrace their steps, and support the efforts of the youths.
“Failing to do so, we will rise and hold them responsible if Peter Obi fails to win this election.
“There is nothing called unknown gunmen. This development is strange to us. Our enemies are doing everything possible to make us believe that lgbos are their own enemy which is not true.
“Before the coming of the APC government, there was nothing like unknown gunmen. We only had security challenges like armed robbery, kidnapping, rituals, Fulani herdsmen and Boko Harran activities in the North and Biafran struggle in Eastern Nigeria which was peaceful before the provocations by the Nigerian Security Agencies by attacking Onyendu Nnamdi Kanu family house – kidnapping him from Kenya to Nigeria and refusing to release him despite court order.
“We call on Igbo Traditional rulers and our spiritual leaders to rise and rescue Igbo Nation. We are not happy with the political manipulation of the South East governors who have hijacked Ohaneze Ndi Igbo from the people.
“We urge the governors to hands off from Ohaneze and allow the leadership and Imeobi to organize election according to the Constitution. Enough of this political manipulation.
“We use this media to call all lovers of freedom, both home and abroad to give Nigerian youths and genuine Nigerian politicians last opportunity to recover this country and reposition it from consumption to production by supporting Peter Obi’s Presidential ambition.
“All Igbo sons and daughter should support and work towards successful election in all Biafran land so that at the end nobody will blame us for the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to conduct free and fair elections.
“We agreed that there must be election in all Biafran land this year. We warn and caution anyone or group planing any evil action against the coming election to go elsewhere not in biafra land.
“We warn all the criminals in Biafra land to relocate and move out of Biafra land we givin them 20th February to leave of have us to contend with
“We promise to provide enough security of our men and to make sure our men are all over Biafra land to protect our people who would want to partake in the election.”
Two police officers have been killed after suspected armed herders ambushed the convoy of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The latest attack occurred on Monday evening, barely four days after another deadly incident in the community reportedly left four policemen and seven residents dead.
Community sources said the DPO had travelled to Makurdi on official duty and was returning to Ayilamo when his entourage came under attack.
One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victims were among newly deployed Mobile Police officers stationed in the area.
He said the officers were attacked at about 6pm while travelling from Ayilamo to escort the DPO back to the community from Makurdi.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, said two officers attached to the DPO’s entourage were killed in the attack.
“The DPO came to Makurdi to collect some things, and while returning to Ayilamo, he was attacked and lost two of his men in the attack,” Aondongu said.
The latest incident has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in Ayilamo, where repeated attacks have resulted in casualties among security personnel and residents.
The Nigeria Police Force has placed its formations nationwide on red alert following intelligence reports of planned terrorist attacks on worship centres, schools, NYSC orientation camps and other public places.
The alert followed fresh intelligence indicating increased mobilisation of terrorist elements for possible coordinated attacks on vulnerable targets across the country.
Police authorities also reportedly received intelligence on the movement of armed elements from Katsina through Kaduna towards Plateau State.
The operational order was contained in a police wireless message dated September 13, 2026, with reference number CB: 0900/FDPS/DOPS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL38/68, issued by the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Marked “Security General” and tagged “Treat as Very Important,” the message was circulated to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police overseeing Zones 1–17, Mobile Police formations, counter-terrorism and other specialised units, as well as Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The police directed formations to intensify vigilance and take proactive measures to prevent criminal and terrorist elements from carrying out attacks.
The warning specifically highlighted places of worship, educational institutions, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable public locations as potential targets.
A 16-year-old boy, Favour Ayogu, who was allegedly abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been rescued in Onitsha, Anambra State, after his abductors reportedly abandoned him near a security checkpoint.
Ayogu was rescued on the evening of September 13, 2026, by a joint security patrol team operating along Oguta Road, Onitsha.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, the teenager was found at Ekene Junction after unidentified persons reportedly pushed him out of a black Toyota Highlander SUV close to a security checkpoint.
The patrol team immediately intervened and rescued the victim, thereby preventing what the police described as further danger to his life.
Following the rescue, the Command said it had intensified surveillance and intelligence-led operations to identify and apprehend members of the suspected criminal gang responsible for the abduction.
The police also appealed to residents of Igboeze South and Ibagwa-Aka in Enugu State who may have useful information about Ayogu or his family to contact the nearest police station or the Anambra State Police Command in Awka.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the security personnel involved in the rescue and directed officers to sustain strategic checkpoints, intelligence-led patrols and coordinated security operations across the state.
The Command assured residents and visitors that it would continue to intensify efforts to prevent criminal elements from using Anambra as a safe haven.
At least nine passengers have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred around 9:40 p.m. when the bus, which was travelling towards Jos, stopped at the junction to drop off some passengers.
Several other passengers were reportedly injured in the attack and rushed to hospitals for treatment.
Lawan Suleiman, a neighbour and teacher of one of the victims, identified the driver as Ibrahim and said three of the victims were from his community in Bukuru.
“The driver is Ibrahim and he was my student. Three of them are from our community here in Bukuru. Their bodies have been deposited at the hospital. But relatives are preparing to collect them for burial,” Suleiman said.
The bus was reportedly riddled with bullets, with bloodstains visible inside the vehicle after the attack.
Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders (BYM), also confirmed the incident, saying the victims were passengers travelling to Jos when the attackers opened fire on the vehicle.
Tengwong said one of those killed was a member of Operation Rainbow.
“The incident happened around 9.40 p.m. The victims were all passengers travelling to Jos when the terrorists opened fire on the vehicle. Among those killed was a member of Operation Rainbow. It is a very sad development and we lament the loss of lives,” he said.
He added that some passengers sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to hospitals, while some of the injured reportedly later died.
The attack has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commuters travelling along the route at night amid continuing security challenges in parts of Plateau State.
As of the time of filing this report, the Plateau State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The Enugu State Police Command has ordered an investigation into two separate incidents of alleged disruption of political gatherings in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.
The incidents reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Ndiuno-Obuoffia community and St. Joseph Primary School, Agbani.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to thoroughly investigate the incidents and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
According to the statement, armed hoodlums allegedly disrupted a National Democratic Congress (NDC) ward meeting at Ndiuno-Obuoffia with sporadic gunshots, leaving two attendees injured.
In a separate incident at St. Joseph Primary School, Agbani, hoodlums allegedly destroyed canopies and chairs arranged for a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally.
The police said operatives were promptly deployed to both locations after receiving reports of the incidents to prevent further breaches of peace and track down the fleeing suspects.
The Command, however, noted that neither of the political gatherings had been formally brought to the attention of the police for security coverage.
CP Giwa reiterated his warning that all political activities in the state must be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.
He stressed that electoral offences are punishable under the law and warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against violence, intimidation, destruction of property and other acts capable of disrupting public peace or the electoral process.
The Commissioner urged political parties and other stakeholders to notify the police ahead of campaigns, meetings, rallies and other political gatherings to enable the Command to make adequate security arrangements.
He assured residents that the police would continue to maintain a peaceful and secure environment for lawful political activities while dealing decisively with anyone found violating the law.
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