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Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by investnow2013: 3:13pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
By Igbonekwu Ogazimora Mr. President, Sir! 250 Army Road blocks across a five-state geopolitical zone; Over 49 Customs Road blocks across same region; Over 700 Police Road blocks within the same region! Anyi mere gini?…what did we do? Last Tuesday, I was on a programme on the Solid FM 100.9, and the question was, “Has the war ended…and which way forward for Ndigbo.” I made it clear that I never believed the war ever ended if only on the evidences of policy induced deprivation and stagnation of the region, especially the Igbo areas. These are aside the immediate post war policies that robbed the Igbo of their hard earned fortunes in assets and cash. The man on the other side, General Momah, on the same programme, argued that the war had long ended and that Biafra must be allowed to rest in peace. Well, my argument is not whether Biafra should be resting, but I am sure, it is not in peace at the moment. Biafra is imperilled. The government of the day is working tirelessly for the population of pro-Biafrans to grow in unimaginable profundity. Frustration is like designed, packaged and sent over to the people to induce further rage. Now take a look at what is designed to befall the Igbo during Christmas. And this is just some light days aftet the report came in that over 150 Igbo were murdered in cold blood in the various IPOB demonstrations some months back. Operation Python Dance took off in ernest, November 27 and will ensue for over six weeks. Although the military authorities have been lying about the real intent of that exercise, truth remains that it is designed on the wheels of a nonsensical intelligence report that there would be influx of weapons in the region in the Yuletide. And those lazy intelligence officers constructed a scenario of armed struggle for Biafra following suit afterwards. Bunkum! It is in the imagination of those fallow men that such armed struggles would ensue in Igbo land. Today, it was reported that there are over 10 Customs check points from Lagos to the Niger Bridge at Onitsha. Each gap is interspersed with different army, police and even Civil Defence checkpoints. A simple 3 minute run from one end of the Bridge to another now takes 3 – 4 hours. Inside South East, you cannot count the road blocks mounted from Onitsha to Owerri, from Onitsha to Enugu, from Owerri to Aba, etc. Those who understand statistics are firm that this is costing the Igbo and others so unfortunate to use roads in Igbo land over N250 million each day. Of course we know that a road block in Nigeria nets in for the officers at least N200, 000 per day, per road block, and such road blocks mounted during Christmas, when people are so impatient, desperate to get home after many months away, and of course tired over long and unduly eventful trip, are ready to pay anything to be let going. In other words, each road block would be netting in over N450,000 for the officers. Those who are good in mathematics or numerate matters should do the adding and we see how much the Igbo are being robbed on daily basis. Yes, very provocative, insulting, humiliating and indicative of the desire of the government to go for brokes. Whatever personal effects of travellers considered by these custom men and soldiers as contraband are seized. Cars are already seized and moved to God-knows-where; bags of rice – that eseential item, if not cooked in a home on Christmas day, is considered a sacrilege – are seized; even small items as body spray, shaving kits, etc, are confiscated. Goodness! Who did this to this government? There were talks about 97% and 5%, which Mr. President actually, openly, regretted and said that on his honour, there would not be any such discrimination, any longer. Please, what is happening? However bad a scenario presents itself, I believe there is something gainful. It can no longer be doubted that this government has an unusual number of Igbo haters at the helm of affairs and they are not even pretending. Personally, I had dreaded the date men and women in same frame of mind as Murtala Muhammed, IBM Haruna, TY Danjuma, etc, would take the reigns. I had no doubt that the Igbo would suffer. Danjuma and Haruna never missed an opprtunity in their life to talk about giving the Igbo a bloody nose, to teach them a lesson. It is yet to be established that General Buhari, who had his fair share of killing Igbos during the war, would belong in this clan. One thing is certain, if he does not belong, one or two persons high up in the administration belong, and that is too bad! So called Igbo leaders: continue with your jugs of palm wine, Italian red wine, chiken-in-a-basket; while your homes are desecrated. The entire-year energy, sweat and fortunes of your population being burnt in just seven-hour journey from different parts of Nigeria. To the Government: The Igbo shall outlive you – in Nigeria or in Biafra! My personal home is in the former. Ka a n’eje n’ubi, ka ji n’aka! 32 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by HungerBAD: 3:14pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
This writer and write up is very biased. This does not require a lot of write up. What exactly do the Easterners want?how did this guy even come up with the N250 Million figure? I mean,why do the Easterners have to always view anything done by anybody not an Easterner suspicious?like sending of security Agents to the East this EMBER month?and even if an Easterner is sent out to offer help,they still view them with distrust. Same Igbo people that call Okorocha an Hausa man,and have labelled Ekwueme a sellout to the North. To the Writer. For many years now,the East has gotten a reputation as a place where nobody goes near in the festive period. This Government saw this as a problem,and deployed security apparatus to help the Eastern Citizenry,from Kidnaps and Robbery,and this writer is comparing it to an occupation of the East by the Federal Government. If this same Government don't help to protect the East,same writer will say the APC Govt hates the East. When was the last time anybody heard of kidnappings or Robberies in the East again? This is a mischievous write up,and this victim playing card bandied around by the Easterners should stop. You guys should tell Buhari THANK YOU. You are welcome. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by owugozie(f): 3:17pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
It a pity sha but the current leaders will surely regret it. 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by dorry62(f): 3:21pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Hmm |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by pchukwudi: 3:22pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: For what purpose? 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by HungerBAD: 3:24pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
pchukwudi: I have vested in anything EAST in Nigeria. 7 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Beremx(f): 3:24pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
The number of road blocks in the East is worrisome though. The number of deaths attributed to policemen in the southeast takes place mostly on road blocks. It's quite unfortunate that the state governors and well meaning Igbos haven't said anything about this sad incident. 19 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by pchukwudi: 3:27pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: For what purpose? 11 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Monalisa185(f): 3:33pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
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Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by MrAdetunjiBayo: 3:34pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
and somebody was telling me Buhari has the right to leave Iboland alive anyday he ventures in there? Make I close mouth here. 12 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by nwabobo: 3:40pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Beremx: Sharrapppp dia. You now want Igbo state governors to talk? Where was your brain when you supported a man that hates your people so much to be the president. Sometimes I feel like asking God to strike every Igbo man that campaigned and voted for Buhari with stroke but that won't be good. 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by NIGHTMAREOO7: 4:03pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
owugozie: U are pretty nwayioma 2 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by ofeoilly: 4:05pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
250 Army Road blocks across a five-state geopolitical zone; Over 49 Customs Road blocks across same region; Over 700 Police Road blocks within the same region! The day Buhari dies rain will not allow dem bury him. Even Borno with suicide bomb and boko haram have not seen this type of militarization. Abuja does not come close, despite terrorist attack. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Beremx(f): 4:15pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
nwabobo:sunny are you mad? Do you think it started in this administration? This has been going on for a very long time even before Buhari became president. if I slap you eh you won't quote me again 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Nobody: 4:16pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: Afonja. 39 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Mrbigman2: 4:28pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: Custom officers too fighting menace? Lol try harder Bro. Dis period is the safest in th east. 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by ofeoilly: 4:31pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Those who understand statistics are firm that this is costing the Igbo and others so unfortunate to use roads in Igbo land over N250 million each day. Of course we know that a road block in Nigeria nets in for the officers at least N200, 000 per day, per road block, and such road blocks mounted during Christmas, when people are so impatient, desperate to get home after many months away, and of course tired over long and unduly eventful trip, are ready to pay anything to be let going. In other words, each road block would be netting in over N450,000 for the officers. Those who are good in mathematics or numerate matters should do the adding and we see how much the Igbo are being robbed on daily basis. Day light robbery. 15 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Nobody: 4:32pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
This intimidation won't stop Bifra actualisation. 20 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by ofeoilly: 4:36pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: We dey wait Trump, una cup don full. Tell ur Baba that wat he wants from us igbos he will see it very shortly and very well too. Nothing is hidden under the sun. Wen it comes to SE representation in gov he will marginalise us, wen we go to celebrate christmas he will send fulani, aboki and afonja military to come and kill, rape and rob us of our precious life and property. For ur information GEJ and eastern govs like Peter Obi tackled crime under their reign, which OBJ started after destroying igbo business. Today Buhari is destroying the entire economy, i guess he learnt very well from OBJ. Ndi ara! 11 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Opakan2: 4:52pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
This one wey soldiers don clear Bokoharam from sambisa.. na thick forests wey dey East dem go migrate to now God help our eastern brothers, it's koran or sword for them to choose from.. i really pity them 2 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by MadamExcellency: 4:56pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: Are you living in the East? Have you travelled to the region in the last two weeks? When you've nothing meaningful to write, just respect yourself by reading only what others in the region (both APC and PDP apologists) got to say. 26 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by nwabobo: 5:01pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Beremx: Mechie onu gi there. How much of it happened 2007 to 2015? Besides, it's never been as bad as it is now, has it? This is what you and your fellow Sai Barbarians have brought upon your own people. 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by PDJT: 5:07pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
[s] HungerBAD:[/s] 7 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by agbangam: 5:12pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
SOME of d igbos are very complicated pple. They are very difficult pple to pls. Just try n have a chat wit dem, u will be so shocked @ their sense of reasoning.I have stopped discussing national issues wit many of dem. Nothing PMB or any of their leaders will do, dat will ever pls dem. Dora even tried to eradicate fake drugs in main market, dey called her all kinds of evil names. Dey even tried to assasinate her n dey rejected such a beautiful n Sound woman wen she contested for senatorial sit. To dem Nigeria/Nigerians hate dem and one thing I have also observed about dem is dat dey glorify corrupt pple so much. Dat MOD wey ban me for 1wk, if I catch u ehhh. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Noblecx: 5:22pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
[s] HungerBAD:[/s] You really are not okay... SE HAS been welcoming influx of Igbos coming back for reunion during Christmas. Now every fg agencies are now taking advantage of it and this is the robbery, property kidnapping that we are seeing not anything else. Their presence is now a menace to us. And Please can you tell them to come over to your own region now? Thank you. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by FSBoperator: 5:24pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD: Afonja what concerns you with Biafran issues? 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Nobody: 5:30pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD:sorry you are talking off point 8 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by cheruv: 5:55pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Opakan2:Anyi ahorola opio! ![]() Better to die on our feet than live on our knees ![]() 8 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by hiredkiller: 6:22pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Beremx:beremx wan slap person? :ob ![]() |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by plaetton: 6:40pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
HungerBAD:Shut the Bleep up. Must you show up to insult Igbos on every Igbo related topic ? ![]() We know you are paid for this crap, but the insensitivity of paid lackeys and Anal Retentives like you to serious issues affecting the 40 million southeasterners is proof of the insincerity and insensitivity of the buffoons that pay you to do this job. Shame on you. 15 Likes |
Re: Igbo, Biafra, Christmas And Security Checkpoints by Nobody: 6:44pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
agbangam: Afonja...who thinks Igbos are their mate. This is the insults Igbos receive in this country from a people colonial whites described and I quote as " Barbaric and savages" and in constrast described Igbos as "civilized" as seen with Europeans. If you are man enough, agree to separation of this country, you will know who Igbos are. What Israel is doing to Arabs will be a child's play. Biafraan made aircraft will be encircling Oduo Republic 24/7...we won't hurt you people because it's not n our nature to hurt other people but AS A SHOW OF MIGHT THAT YOU PEOPLE ARE LIKE TINY ANTS WHEN IT COMES TO IGBOS. 19 Likes 4 Shares |
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