Everything about the alleged clash between soldiers and members of
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have not been heard yet, as Amnesty
International says that Nigeria’s army in May killed at least 17 unarmed
members of IPOB.
Amnesty’s report, which it says was based on details from
eyewitnesses, morgues and hospitals, says soldiers opened fire on members of
IPOB and their supporters in Onitsha, Anambra State during the build up to a
march.
The human rights group added that the killings took place
during a security operation in the early hours of the morning, shortly before
the march when the military raided homes and a church where IPOB members slept.
Amnesty said its investigation showed at least 17 people
were killed and nearly 50 injured, adding that “the real number is likely to be
higher”.
Urging government to investigate, the right group said,
“Information gathered by Amnesty International indicates that the deaths of
supporters and members of IPOB was the consequence of excessive, and
unnecessary use of force.”
The contents of the report were rejected by army spokesman
Sani Usman. “The allegations are unfounded,” he said.
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