IPOB denies attacks on prisons, police stations

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has taken a swipe at the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over alleged disparaging statement he made against the group accusing them of being responsible for the attacks on the police stations and prisons in the country. IPOB said the statement is not only subjudice, given the […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has taken a swipe at the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over alleged disparaging statement he made against the group accusing them of being responsible for the attacks on the police stations and prisons in the country.

IPOB said the statement is not only subjudice, given the ongoing trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but it is also a brazen attempt to pervert the course of justice by intimidating the judiciary—particularly Justice Omotosho who is currently presiding over the case.

The group disclosed this in a statement  signed by the Media and Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Powerful on Saturday in Abuja.

The statement read “We have taken note of a most contemptuous and inflammatory statement attributed to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

“Ribadu accused IPOB and ESN of crimes for which no competent court of law has found them guilty, including destruction of police stations and aiding prison breaks.

“This statement is not only manifestly sub judice, given the ongoing trial of our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but it is also a brazen attempt to pervert the course of justice by intimidating the judiciary—particularly Justice Omotosho who is currently presiding.”