Ben Murray Bruce condemns killing of IPOB members in PH
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The senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial zone has strongly condemned the killing of at least 11 members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who were celebrating the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Friday.
His full statement released via his Facebook page is as follows:
"I strongly condemn the killing of unarmed IPOB members rallying for Donald J. Trump earlier today. I believe in one Nigeria. I also believe in human life. But even more importantly, I believe in the Nigerian Constitution that gives every Nigerian citizen a guaranteed right of assembly. This loss of lives should not be allowed to happen without the due process of the law kicking in. It must be investigated and the culprits brought to book. Human life in Nigeria must have value if Nigeria is ever to be valued as a great nation by her citizens."
Reports from several sources alleged that security agents attacked members of the pro-Biafra group in Port Harcourt, killing 11 of them, while they were celebrating the inauguration of the new American President who they believe will be sympathetic to their peaceful demand for an independent nation of Biafra.
In their reaction, the police denied any deaths but stated that they attacked the protesters with tear gas.
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