The group stressed that Agunechemba is a militia group killing youths and not the Eastern Security Network, ESN.
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has sent a message to Governor Charles Soludo over activities of Anambra State to the state security outfits, Agunechemba.
IPOB alleged that the security outfit is killing some youths in Owerri Ezukala of Orumba Local Government Area of Anambra State and not the Eastern Security Network, ESN.
However, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, cautioned Governor Charles Soludo to ensure that the state security outfit does not target members of the group.
Powerful accused Soludo of establishing Agunechemba to tackle political opponents.
A statement by Powerful reads partly: “The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, worldwide condemns the barbaric murder of youths that is going on in Anambra State by the State contracted murderous militias who are mainly Igbo haters.
“The barbaric executions of innocent youths in Owerre Ezukala of Orumba LGA of Anambra State by SOLUDO’s Agunechemba militia call for an international condemnation and must receive so.
“IPOB wishes to inform Governor SOLUDO that if his Agunechemba militia’s target is against genuine IPOB members, he will have a serious battle to face because IPOB members are not criminals and neither are they violent against anyone.
“Everyone in Anambra State knows that he created this Agunaechemba militia group for his political opponents in Anambra State for the forthcoming election in November this year, 2025.
“IPOB is not against any drastic efforts by the Anambra State Government to get rid of the criminals tormenting the state.
“In fact, IPOB has been in the forefront in condemning and confronting the increase in the rate of insecurity in the southeast, particularly in Imo State and Anambra State, since 2021.
“Once again, IPOB supports every genuine effort to get rid of criminals tormenting Anambra State and the entire Eastern Region. However, we condemn the barbaric killing of innocent Igbo youths by the Agunechemba militia.
“Moreso, IPOB members must not be targeted by this militia because IPOB members are non-violent and not criminals but disciplined voluntary unarmed civilians pursuing Biafra’s Self-Determination. Finally, Prof SOLUDO should visit the families of those innocent youths murdered by his militia and pay them adequate compensation, and apologise to the families.”