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| Major road in Abia deserted |
ENUGU— Residents of southeastern Nigeria closed markets and economic activities on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 as per the directive of the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The act was performed to mark what they described as Biafra Day, a day set aside to remember and honor those who have died in the self-determination movement since 1967.
In Abia, Imo, Anambra and other parts of Igbo towns, there were no commercial and agricultural activities as residents stayed at home to mark the anniversary.
Candlelight events were also held in many towns where locals, mostly IPOB members, gathered to honor the “fallen heroes of Biafra”.
“We don't just remember those who died during the Biafran genocide, we also remembering those who were killed by Fulani herdsmen and other Islamic terrorists,” said Chukwudi Nna in Umuahia— the capital of Abia State.
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| Market closed |
Outside Nigeria, IPOB members rallied mainly in European countries and the United States, as they also call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the pro-Biafra independence group.
Ms Judith George told Tori Pulse that “peaceful agitation for independence for Biafra will not be abandoned. All we are asking for is a referendum in Nigeria, a referendum that will allow us to decide whether we want to remain part of Nigeria or not. We will continue until we get what we want”.