The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has issued a stern warning to kidnappers and armed robbers to steer clear of the South East region during the yuletide season or face its wrath.
MASSOB National Director of Information, Comrade Uchenna Madu in a statement in Onitsha, Anambra State, said the group would ensure that the South East remains crime-free during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
MASSOB stressed that it has successfully mobilized its members to partner with other security outfits to maintain law and order, especially in Onitsha, Aba, Owerri, Abakiliki, Port-Harcourt, Enugu, Umuahia, Awka, Asaba, Okigwe, and Afikpo.
The group also warned other criminals, touts and area boys parading themselves as government agencies to stay clear of public roads and places.
While assuring Ndigbo and other easterners in general of the security of their lives, properties and other investment in the festive period, MASSOB lamented that South-easterners residing outside the region no longer look forward to coming home during Christmas and New Year due to the activities of criminals.
It said: “The Nigeria mentality portrays Igboland as the den of kidnappers, arm robbery and uncomfortably in our people who reside outsides Igboland.
“Categorically, MASSOB wishes to inform Ndigbo that such wicked impression is to tarnish the industrious image of Igboman, to persuade our people to hate their land and their native villages
“The Northern part of Nigeria is full of terrorism and bloodshed as a result of Boko Haram and Islamic fundamentalist activities, while other areas are engaged in raping, incest and other crime,” MASSOB said.
