In the wake of a brutal clash between security operatives and Biafra agitators which led to civilian casualties in Enugu state, a sub-group of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has set up a panel of inquiry to press to the discovery of the circumstances surrounding the death of 21 persons suspected to be Igbo youths.
The tragic event occurred on Sunday morning in Emene, Enugu State involving officers of the Department of Security Service (DSS) versus a fraction of Biafra advocates in Enugu state.
Ohanaeze said its Secretary-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, would act as chairman of the panel of Inquiry.
This was disclosed in a press release signed by OYC President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and issued on Wednesday.
The sociocultural organization said that it would duly present the findings to Igbo leaders led by the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Elders Council before communicating to the public.
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Recall that armed policemen had raided Community Secondary School, Emene where members of IPOB were meeting.
In an attempt to apprehend the IPOB members, a feisty clash ensued as the IPOB members resisted arrest.
When it looked as though the police officers would be overrun by the Biafra agitators, reinforcements in the form of Police, Army and Department of State Service (DSS) operatives arrived at the scene.
Several gunshots were reportedly fired leading to casualties.
In an effort to bring the matter to a logical conclusion, the Igbo socio-cultural group have now delved into the affair. The statement by the group reads,
“OYC Panel of Inquiry led Mazi Okwu Nnabuike had successfully interviewed independent eyewitnesses around the scene of the Emene killings, and we have uncovered shocking facts regarding what happened. The panel is still making progress and will conclude sooner than later.
“We commend those who took the responsibility to be part of these investigations with utmost respect for those killed and as well, to avert possible reprisals attack in the Southeast. OYC assures that Nigerians will surely have unbiased answers to the tragic death of Igbo youths that met their untimely ordeal on 23rd August 2020, when the full details come out possibly before 30th August, 2020.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide will surely resist any attempt or pressure from any quarter not to publish its findings. As the watchdog of Igbo nation, we will open the eyes of the world with our shocking findings”.
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