Amnesty Int’l condemns IPOB’s violent sit-at-home, urges FG to deal with perpetrators

Amnesty International has condemned the escalating violence in the Southeast region allegedly masterminded by the outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB)

The human right watchdog in a statement obtained by NewsBand condemned the assassinations and attacks on government and personal property.

The right group noted with grave concern the killing of innocent civilians and security operatives in Anambra and Imo state and called for an end to senseless bloodshed. It also said those behind the attacks must be brought to justice

Amnesty also condemned IPOB over violent implementation of sit-at-home

Amnesty further said that violent implementation of sit-at-home imposed by the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra must stop. And that the practice of attacking people or their places of business in the name of imposing sit-a-home order is a gross human rights abuse and those behind it must be brought to justice through fair trial.

It however urged the Nigerian government to investigate the ongoing violence and ensure that all those found culpable are meant to face justice.

The statement read, “Amnesty International condemns increasing violence across southeast states that is endangering lives. We condemn assassinations and attacks on government and personal property.

“We note with grave concern wanton killing of civilians and security personnel. Daily bloodshed in Anambra and Imo state must stop and those behind the attacks brought to justice.

“Violent implementation of the sit-at-home imposed by IPOB must stop. Attacking people or their places of business in the name of imposing sit-a-home order is a gross human rights abuse and those behind it must be brought to justice through fair trial.

“We urge the Nigerian authorities to investigate ongoing violence and ensure that all those found to be responsible face justice.