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Here are some recent breaking news updates on Biafra and Nigeria:
Breaking News:
- Nigerian Military Arrests 12 IPOB Members in Abia State: The Nigerian military has arrested 12 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State, according to reports. The arrests were made during a raid on a suspected IPOB hideout in the state. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu's Trial Adjourned to October 21: The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been adjourned to October 21, 2021. Kanu is facing charges of treasonable felony and other related offenses. (Source: The Nation)
- IPOB Warns Against Military Operation in South-East: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned against any military operation in the South-East region of Nigeria, saying such an operation would lead to chaos and bloodshed. (Source: Daily Post)
- Biafra: FG to Establish Commission to Address Agitations: The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to establish a commission to address the agitations in the South-East region, including the Biafra agitation. (Source: This Day)
- IPOB Members Arrested for Alleged Murder of Police Officer: The police have arrested several members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for allegedly murdering a police officer in Anambra State. (Source: The Punch)
Recent Developments:
- Nigeria's President Buhari Meets with South-East Governors: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the governors of the South-East states to discuss the agitations in the region, including the Biafra agitation. (Source: Premium Times)
- IPOB Suspends Sit-at-Home Order: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has suspended its sit-at-home order in the South-East region, citing the need to allow for economic activities to resume. (Source: Leadership)
- Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu's Family Demands His Release: The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has demanded his release from detention, saying he is being held illegally. (Source: The Guardian)
Background:
The Biafra agitation is a separatist movement that seeks to create an independent state of Biafra from Nigeria. The movement has been led by Nnamdi Kanu, who was arrested in 2015 and has been detained since then. The movement has been marked by violence and clashes with the Nigerian military, leading to the deaths of many people. The Nigerian government has accused Kanu and his followers of terrorism and treasonable felony, while Kanu and his supporters have accused the government of human rights abuses and persecution.