Reports of intense gunfire are emerging from multiple locations in Southeastern Nigeria, including Aba, Owerri, and Enugu, as tensions escalate between pro-Biafra separatist forces loyal to Simon Ekpa and Nigerian government troops.
The clashes come in the wake of what Ekpa’s group has termed a “Provisional Biafra Declaration,” intensifying calls for the secession of the southeastern region from Nigeria. Armed members of the group have reportedly set up blockades, restricting access to and from Igbo-dominated states in the region.
Key Developments:
Road Blockades: Eyewitness accounts confirm that key entry points to the southeastern states have been sealed off by heavily armed individuals believed to be loyal to Ekpa’s faction.
Economic Disruption: Local markets have been ordered to cease transactions using Nigerian currency, with separatist leaders warning of consequences for non-compliance.
Ultimatum Issued: The group is demanding the immediate withdrawal of all Nigerian military forces and the suspension of Nigerian-owned businesses in the region.
