The Nigerian government recently strongly condemned the acts of violence committed by the separatist groups Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Biafran Liberation Army against innocent citizens, including retired former Corporal Toriola Adewale. These barbaric actions have sparked widespread outrage and raise serious concerns about human rights in the region.
In an official statement issued by the Nigerian Army Spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the military described the acts as “vile” and “inhumane”. The shocking video released online shows former Corporal Adewale being subjected to unacceptable torture, forced to deliver forced messages to serving soldiers, ordering them to abandon their duties. These acts of terror perpetrated by IPOB and its armed wing are unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
It is essential that steps are taken to ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts, including Simon Ekpa and other IPOB leaders, are held accountable before international justice. Organizations such as Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court must investigate these human rights violations and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
It is also crucial that the Nigerian people are not fooled by the false propaganda being spread by IPOB. The alleged involvement of ex-Corporal Adewale in the current army is false, and it is imperative that the truth be established. Citizens must stand united against terrorism and violence, and support the security forces in their mission to protect all Nigerians, both serving and retired.
At this critical time, it is essential that the international community take concrete steps to end this violence and ensure justice for the victims. The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, and will spare no effort to bring to justice those responsible for these reprehensible acts. Truth will ultimately triumph, and justice will prevail over the darkness sown by those who seek to spread terror in the society.