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Biafra: Nine killed, 8 injured in Onitsha
The ongoing protests by pro Biafran protesters turned bloody Wednesday, when the Joint Military Task Force clashed with the protesters who blocked the Niger Bridge leaving nine people dead and another eight injured.
The protesters had vowed to block the Niger Bridge for three days until detained Director of Radio Biafra is released.
According to reports, about five people died at Niger Bridge Head, three at Obodoukwu Road, while a suya meat seller was said to have been hit by stray bullet and died instantly.
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The news of the deaths reportedly sparked another round of protests, as miscreants marched to the Central mosque near Onitsha Main Market and set it ablaze. A federal government registered Hilux Pick Up van was also burnt.
Markets in Onitsha were shut down as early as 12.30 pm, as traders in all the markets in Onitsha and its environs scampered for safety and treked to their homes.
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Oise Oikelomen
December 3, 2015 at 7:32 am
Nine avoidable deaths!! All because a 72 year old ruler lacks the tact, the maturity and the wisdom to carry everyone along. The embers of discord, fanned by his actions, in-actions and misguided statements, have burst into raging flames. And while the still quenchable flames are gradually growing into an uncontrollable inferno, our Baba is cavorting round the globe. Dia ris God!