The Nigerian Police Force has arrested over 50 members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, in Aba, Abia State.
The incident happened after MASSOB outlined the 22nd of May to celebrate the re-dedication of Biafra by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike at 175 Faults road Aba.
According to Punch, the MASSOB members were arrested at Osisioma Ngwa junction along the Enugu -Port Harcourt highway. Popular MASSOB activist, Fred Onyenaucheya, condemned the arrest of the Biafra activists, insisting that MASSOB will not be cowed by the clampdown on its members.
He said: “MASSOB is a non violent organization.We are shocked that Police could tear gas and arrest our members who were only celebrating the rededication of the new Biafra. As at now ,over 20 of our members are receiving medical attention for injuries they sustained during the Police attack.”
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