By PAMEL EBOH, Awka

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has absolved itself and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) of being behind the criminal activities of agents of darkness going on in Anambra other neighouring states.

IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, described its members as civilised people that never involve itself in the barbarities going on in Southeast.

The group insisted that anybody linking IPOB or ESN to the devilish activities “is a blackmailer”.

It added: “We want to inform the world that IPOB and the ESN members had no hands in the attacks, contrary to baseless allegations by our enemies. We are not involved in the criminal activities of agents of darkness in our land.

“IPOB is not unknown gunmen and we cannot be. We are only after our mandate which is to protect our communities, bushes and farms, against the jihadists masquerading as Fulani herdsmen killing, maiming and raping our mothers, wives and sisters going to farms. IPOB will not tolerate such nonsense anymore.

“It is now clear to all that the Fulani bandits are out to eliminate every single individual or group in Southern Kaduna. Yet the Governor is still looking for excuses, instead of going after terrorists and bandits killing his subjects.

“We, therefore, urge Middle Belt, particularly the people of Southern Kaduna, Jos and people of Nasarawa youths who allowed their parents and children to be slaughtered like chicken.

“These youths must understand that the Nigeria Government headed by Fulani man, patron of Miyetti Allah, is not ready to checkmate the activities of the Fulani jihadists wiping out indigenous owners of the land. The Government is happy because the agents of death are actualising their evil mandate.”

IPOB urged the youths to come out and defend their land, noting that if they fail, Fulani terrorists, masquerading as bandits will finish them.

“They already know that Biafran youths won”t allow them any breeding ground in our territory. All indigenous Communities in Nigeria must unite against these vampires now.

“We should not allow them to succeed in their evil mission. They know that time is running out on them that is why they are on the prowl again.”