On Friday, the largest Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene to defuse increasing tensions in the country’s South East geopolitical zone.
The organisation also expressed condolences to the Nigerian Army and the families of the fallen soldiers who were killed by Operation Udoka forces in Aba, Abia State, on May 30, 2024.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo also urged all Biafra agitators to revert to nonviolent and peaceful methods of involvement, as the proclamation of sit-at-home campaigns simply exacerbates division and hatred.
Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional secretary-general of Ohanaeze, issued a statement confirming this.
According to the statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged the Nigerian Army to concentrate its efforts on apprehending and bringing the offenders to justice.
The statement reads:
“With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, offers our heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Army and the families of the brave soldiers who tragically lost their lives during the barbaric and heinous killings of Operation Udo Ka forces in Aba, Abia State, on May 30, 2024.
“The despicable nature of this act is not only unacceptable but also devoid of courage and humanity. In this moment of mourning and lamentation, we grieve for the gallant soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation. These heroes were not mere names in uniform; they were beloved sons of Igboland.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo firmly believes that the perpetrators of this heinous crime must face the full weight of justice, as the innocent blood of our Igbo soldiers cries out for retribution. We beseech all Igbo gods and deities to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.
“Our condemnation is resolute for the resurgence of violence and attacks in Abia, especially in the once peaceful city of Aba, which had enjoyed seven years of tranquility.
“We call upon all Biafra agitators to return to non-violent and peaceful means of engagement, as the declaration of sit-at-home campaigns only serves to exacerbate division and hostility.”
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