From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu
Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has frowned at what it called falsehood and divisive rhetoric by Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on crimes in South East.
MASSOB said the governor’s claim that 99.9 per cent of crimes committed in the South East were perpetrated by local residents, was unfortunate.
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Firmly condemning Soludo’s alleged remarks, MASSOB, in a statement issued by its National Director of Information, Edeson Samuel, said, “MASSOB wishes to remind the governor of the grave injustices and violent acts inflicted upon the Igbo people by Fulani terrorist herdsmen.
“Numerous atrocities have been recorded across Igbo land, including the tragic events at the Gariki Cow Market in Lokpanta, Umunneochi LG, Abia State, where over 200 innocent Igbo lives were lost due to the actions of Hausa-Fulani terrorists.
“Other significant incidents, including the brutal killings of Igbo villagers and destruction of properties in Nimbo, Ehamufu, Ugwogo Nike, all in Enugu State, and Obinze in Imo State, have similarly been carried out by these same aggressors.”
MASSOB therefore, said, “It is disheartening to witness Soludo seemingly forgetting the continuous cycle of killings, kidnappings, rapes, and other crimes against Igbo people in Anambra state being perpetrated by the Hausa-Fulani.
“Igbo communities within Enugu City, areas such as the New Garki and New Artisan Markets have literally transformed into criminal havens by Hausa /Fulani people where human parts are allegedly sold to ritualists.
“Similarly, in Ugwuoba Market and Amansea in Awka where Hausa Fulani dominantly reside, there are grave concerns regarding ongoing illicit activities surrounding human parts.”
Furthermore, the statement reads, “MASSOB revealed that the true perpetrators of insecurity in Anambra state are often Soludo’s political militant groups such as Ndi Aka Odo and Ndi Udo Ga Chi and the Fulani terrorist herdsmen killing and destroying properties of Ndigbo .
“Fulanii terrorist herdsmen have been terrorizing Anambra communities like Mgbakwu, Igboariam, Umueri, Umunze, Ogbunka and Amansea.
“Why is the governor covering up atrocities of these Fulani terrorist herdsmen in Igbo land and accusing the victims to be the terrorist.
The framing of victims as perpetrators is a shameful tactic and must cease.
“MASSOB asserts that Soludo’s misguided accusations against Ndigbo—while exonerating the Hausa-Fulani—betray an alarming intent to curry favour in an effort to secure support for his re-election campaign. Such actions, which threaten to destroy the fabric of unity among the Igbo people, are both reckless and unacceptable.
“We call on Soludo to reconsider his stance and focus on the pressing issues that genuinely affect the lives of Ndi Igbo. Falsehoods and divisive rhetoric will not bring about the support he seeks, nor will they address the realities faced by our communities.”
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