Protesters,
under the aegis of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday stormed major
streets of Asaba, Delta State in a peaceful march against the continued
detention of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
The
placard-carrying protesters, who also bore various Biafra insignia, insisted
they would remain in the streets until
Kanu is released from the custody of security agencies.
The
protest reportedly paralysed socio-economic activities in the metropolis,
causing traffic gridlock on the ever busy Nnebisi Road.
One
of the protesters, who simply identified himself as Mr. Ikenna, told Daily Sun
that the protest was a peaceful one to prevail on the Federal Government to
release Kanu from detention.
Ikenna
said security agencies cooperated with them, and noted that they were not
harassed as it was in past protests.
“This
is a peaceful protest for the release of our leader from prison. We will
continue to remain on the streets until he is freed. This protest is happening
in Asaba alone by members of IPOB,” Ikenna added.
Kanu
was billed to appear in court yesterday (Monday) for charges bordering on
treason but disagreement between IPOB members, his family members and his wife
over change of his counsel might jeopardise his chances in the legal tussle.
Source: The Sun
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