Jubilation As Court Frees Final Batch of Biafran Agitators After Four Years

In an exciting development, on Thursday, July 17, the last batch of 24 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, who had been held in detention since May 24, 2020, were released from custody following a ruling by the Ebonyi State High Court.

The 24 detainees, out of a group of 36 held since May 24, 2020, were finally discharged and acquitted of all lingering charges.

IPOB’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed their release in a statement released to the press on Thursday. 

According to Ejiofor, the freed inmates had endured years of prolonged, unconstitutional detention under recycled and repackaged allegations/charges. 

As reported by The Punch, Ejiofor noted that they were “unlawfully” held even after being severally discharged and acquitted on the same facts by not less than five respectable high courts in Ebonyi state. 

Speaking further, IPOB lawyer also extended appreciation to the legal representatives of the Ebonyi state government, who pledged in open court to enforce the judgment to the letter. 

He further disclosed that the Nigerian Correctional Service had undertaken to release the detainees immediately, without resistance or delay.