Explosive Denial! IPOB Rejects Blame For Bloodshed, Billions Lost In Southeast

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied any involvement in the reported 776 deaths and the significant economic downturn experienced across Nigeria’s South-East region.

This rebuttal follows a report by SBM Intelligence, which attributed the fatalities and economic losses to IPOB’s activities. Responding through a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group rejected the claims, labeling them as misleading and lacking credible evidence.

IPOB clarified that it officially ended its Monday sit-at-home directive in 2021, and emphasized that its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has publicly distanced the group from any individuals or factions enforcing such directives outside its authority.

“Not every incident associated with sit-at-home orders can be automatically linked to IPOB,” the statement noted. “We remain firmly opposed to violence and any disruption of public life.”

The group further challenged the report’s accuracy, asserting that there is no verified evidence directly connecting IPOB to the cited incidents. It called for independent investigations and urged those behind the report to provide verifiable proof through legal and appropriate means.

Additionally, IPOB questioned the motive behind the report’s release just days before the annual Biafra Heroes Day on May 30, a solemn event commemorating those who died during the Nigerian Civil War.

“This is a sacred period for our members and supporters. We expect commentary and publications at this time to show greater fairness and consideration,” IPOB stated.