Biafra: One Killed As IPOB, Police, Army Clash In Anambra State By Anuoluwapo Adeseun /

A clash between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and security agents including Army, Police has led to death of one IPOB members, PUNCH reports.

The clash happened on Wednesday, August 16, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.The fracas was instigated by a planned visit of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to the area in furtherance of his anti-election campaign in the state.

Kanu and his IPOB members had said that the November 18 poll in the state would not hold if the Federal Government does not oblige them a referendum to determine the fate and plausibility of a Sovereign State of Biafra.As early as 8am on Wednesday, security operatives made up of soldiers, police and other paramilitary agencies had converged on Ekwulobia.

“The security operatives came in 14 trucks. Despite the heavy presence of security in the area, the IPOB members were still parading the area, singing and chanting Biafran songs.

“The Biafran flags, caps, shirts and other items being sold by some youths were seized and burnt by the security operatives.