Police lied, Ozubulu massacre not caused by wrong business dealing - IPOB declares

The People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the attack on worshipers of Saint Philips Catholic church in Ozubulu, Anambra state - IPOB said the investigation made by the police over the killing was not true - The group however urged the police to go into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits The People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that the mass killing of Saint Philips Catholic Church worshipers that happened on Sunday, August 6, was not caused by wrong business deal. Reports have it that IPOB made this known through a statement signed by comrade Emma Powerful, the group media and publicity secretary. The statement read: ''Conclusion by the police that the killing was a result of a business gone wrong in far away South Africa was a hasty one and cannot be said to be true. ''It is unfortunate that the Nigeria police who are required to enter into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits, merely concluded within an hour that they know the cause and the perpetrators of the crime. ''We don’t know when Nigerian Police acquired this level of efficiency and excellence that enabled them to conclude their investigations within an hour. ''Does it mean they had prior knowledge of the crime and if so why weren’t measures put in place to preempt it?''. The group also said: ''We are alerting the international community, men and women of good conscience to prevail on Nigeria and Anambra state government to constitute an independent and transparent panel of inquiry to ascertain what actually happened because this level of brutality is unheard of in Anambra State and entire Biafranland before now. ''This massacre of our people in Ozubulu as with other indiscriminate slaughter of our people around Nigeria is a constant reminder to us all all of the threat we face each day we delay our exit from Nigeria. Unfortunately for us, these heinous crimes will be visited upon us at predictable intervals until we collectively summon the courage to demand for our right to a referendum that will settle this once and for all time. LATEST SPORTS GOSSIP WEDDINGS CELEBS HAUSA NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES BOKO HARAM PHOTO NEWS NAIJ.COM TV POLITICS BUZZ FEEDBACK 363 USD/NGN This Abuja church bans tithes and offering, gives visas, houses and cars to members (photo) Advertise with us Police lied, Ozubulu massacre not caused by wrong business dealing - IPOB declares Author: David Oladele UPDATED: AN HOUR AGO VIEWS: 9787 Category: Local news, News SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SEND ON WHATSAPP SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SEND ON WHATSAPP - The People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the attack on worshipers of Saint Philips Catholic church in Ozubulu, Anambra state - IPOB said the investigation made by the police over the killing was not true - The group however urged the police to go into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits The People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that the mass killing of Saint Philips Catholic Church worshipers that happened on Sunday, August 6, was not caused by wrong business deal. Reports have it that IPOB made this known through a statement signed by comrade Emma Powerful, the group media and publicity secretary. The statement read: ''Conclusion by the police that the killing was a result of a business gone wrong in far away South Africa was a hasty one and cannot be said to be true. READ ALSO: See Abuja church where tithes and offerings are not allowed ''It is unfortunate that the Nigeria police who are required to enter into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits, merely concluded within an hour that they know the cause and the perpetrators of the crime. ''We don’t know when Nigerian Police acquired this level of efficiency and excellence that enabled them to conclude their investigations within an hour. ''Does it mean they had prior knowledge of the crime and if so why weren’t measures put in place to preempt it?''. The group also said: ''We are alerting the international community, men and women of good conscience to prevail on Nigeria and Anambra state government to constitute an independent and transparent panel of inquiry to ascertain what actually happened because this level of brutality is unheard of in Anambra State and entire Biafranland before now. ''This massacre of our people in Ozubulu as with other indiscriminate slaughter of our people around Nigeria is a constant reminder to us all all of the threat we face each day we delay our exit from Nigeria. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app ''Unfortunately for us, these heinous crimes will be visited upon us at predictable intervals until we collectively summon the courage to demand for our right to a referendum that will settle this once and for all time. ''It won’t come to us as a surprise if after all the investigations, it turns out that those behind this despicable crime are individuals sponsored by dark forces within Nigeria intent on destabilising the IPOB’s relentless march towards the liberation of Biafra and other ethnic nationalities under the yoke of Hausa Fulani Islamic domination in Nigeria. ''We believe that no sane mind can attribute this level of evil terrorist attack on Ozubulu as a direct result of a business transaction gone wrong in far away South Africa''. located in Ekusigo local government area of Anambra state was attacked this morning, Sunday, August 6 and several persons have been reported killed by gunmen. The attackers and their motive have not been established but security operatives are said to have swung into action as investigations have begun. In the video below, NAIJ.com TV asked some Nigerians if they consider the police as their friend: