{"id":160243,"date":"2025-04-23T15:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/we-have-been-unfairly-blamed-for-insecurity-in-imo-state-ipob"},"modified":"2025-04-28T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:54:46","slug":"we-have-been-unfairly-blamed-for-insecurity-in-imo-state-ipob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/we-have-been-unfairly-blamed-for-insecurity-in-imo-state-ipob","title":{"rendered":"We have been unfairly blamed for insecurity in Imo State \u2013 IPOB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it is being unfairly accused and blamed for insecurity plaguing Imos State, stressing that emerging information has vindicated its position.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful,<\/p>\n<p>The group referred to a viral video in which an individual, allegedly known as \u201cGentle Yahoo,\u201d claimed involvement in criminal activities in Imo State.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said the individual made allegations about being influenced by certain actors with vested interests.<\/p>\n<p>IPOB stated that the video supports its repeated denials of involvement in the insecurity in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, once again assert that we are not responsible for the insecurity, kidnappings, or other criminal activities in Imo State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe video circulating online, which features a man identifying himself as part of a group previously involved in such activities, suggests attempts were made to implicate IPOB, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,\u201d IPOB said.<\/p>\n<p>The group stressed that it has consistently communicated through official statements and broadcasts that its mission is peaceful and geared toward the advocacy for self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>It also urged the public and media to exercise caution and conduct thorough investigations before attributing blame.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe expect responsible media and public institutions to critically evaluate such claims and avoid hastily labeling IPOB or ESN in matters of regional insecurity,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>IPOB called for transparency and accountability in governance and encouraged residents of Imo State to demand clarity and justice concerning the ongoing insecurity in their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it is being unfairly accused and blamed for insecurity plaguing Imos State, stressing that emerging information has vindicated its position. 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