IPOB Slams Soludo Over ‘Igbo Youth Kidnappers’ Remark, Warns of Dangerous Repercussions
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticised Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for allegedly linking the surge in kidnappings in the South-East to Igbo youths.
Soludo, while addressing Anambra citizens in the United States, reportedly stated that 99% of kidnappers arrested in the state were Igbos, not Fulani herdsmen.
Reacting on Thursday, IPOB’s spokesperson Emma Powerful described the comment as inflammatory and reckless, claiming it has put innocent Igbo youths at risk of profiling, arrests, and extrajudicial actions by security operatives and Fulani-linked militias.
“This public utterance, made without any verified investigation or backing, is now a green light for another round of abductions, harassment, and killings in the region,” IPOB stated.
The group questioned Soludo’s loyalty to the region, especially in light of the alleged Fulani herdsmen attacks and ongoing military operations in the South-East.
They further accused the governor of pandering to the ruling class for political favour, while neglecting his duty to protect his people and push for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB’s detained leader.
Calling on international human rights bodies and the global community to take note, IPOB reiterated that it remains a peaceful, non-violent movement with no ties to crime, urging Igbos to stay vigilant and recognise “who their real enemies are.”
