Igbo Women Demand Action on Violence and Disappearances of Youths In Southeast

Igbo Women Demand Action on Violence and Disappearances of Youths In Southeast  The Igbo World Assembly (IWA), representing Igbo women acros...

Igbo Women Demand Action on Violence and Disappearances of Youths In Southeast 

The Igbo World Assembly (IWA), representing Igbo women across Nigeria, has expressed outrage over ongoing violence and youth disappearances in Igbo communities, particularly in Okigwe. In a statement, IWA President General Lolo Nneka Chimezie condemned the "relentless killings" and questioned why these attacks persist despite the presence of security forces and numerous checkpoints.

Chimezie called for a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators, emphasizing concerns about the Ebubeagu security outfit in Imo and Ebonyi States. She noted that Ebubeagu was established around the time of a 2021 jailbreak in Imo State and raised questions about its personnel and objectives. The IWA also seeks clarity on alleged ties between Ebubeagu and a former Niger Delta militant leader who, in December 2024, reportedly claimed his group was hired by the federal government to address insecurity in the South East.

Chimezie called for a thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators, emphasizing concerns about the Ebubeagu security outfit in Imo and Ebonyi States. She noted that Ebubeagu was established around the time of a 2021 jailbreak in Imo State and raised questions about its personnel and objectives. The IWA also seeks clarity on alleged ties between Ebubeagu and a former Niger Delta militant leader who, in December 2024, reportedly claimed his group was hired by the federal government to address insecurity in the South East.

The IWA further alleged that some criminals are being sponsored to tarnish the reputation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chimezie argued that security agencies and media wrongly blame IPOB and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) for atrocities, despite IPOB’s efforts to distance itself from violence. She noted that IPOB ended its Monday sit-at-home protests—initiated to demand the release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu—following appeals from Igbo leaders.

"Why do security agencies continue to accuse IPOB without evidence?" Chimezie asked, asserting that Kanu’s ongoing detention, despite court orders, fuels unrest. The IWA urged the federal government to release Kanu to demonstrate a genuine commitment to peace in the region.

The statement also referenced a Northern Governor’s alleged plan to resettle Fulani communities in Nigeria, questioning whether this could be linked to the violence in the South East, as well as in Benue, Plateau, and Edo. The IWA called for investigations to explore possible connections between these attacks and any resettlement agenda.

The IWA’s demands highlight deep concerns about accountability, transparency, and the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in Igbo communities. They urged immediate action to restore peace and protect lives in the region.

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