Nigerian Army threatens Biafra protesters in Northern Nigeria

Don't try to protest in Northern Nigeria - Nigerian Army warns Biafra Protesters

Following the spread of Biafra protest­ers in some parts of South-east of Nigeria, the General Officer Command­ing, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Ad­eniyi Oyebade, yesterday, warned that the Army will not condone any treason­able agitation in the North.

According to the GOC, any such agitation under his Area of Responsibil­ity, which covers North-west and some parts of North-Central zones of the country will be treated as treasonable felony.

This, is even as he warned soldiers and offi­cers under his command not to take side, should there be such agitation or conflict.

“Under my command, we shall not condone any form of security threat to lives and property.

“Whenever troops are deployed to crisis zone, they are duty bound to halt breaking down of law and order.

“We are therefore warn­ing that, any form of agi­tation in North-west and part of North-Central will be treated as treasonable felony.

“Also, any soldier or Offi­cer found in any unprofes­sional conduct in the event of any agitation would be dealt with according to the military act.” He said.

National Mirror