….Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra has set out plans to enforce Sit-At-Home on 30th May – Police
Ahead of May 30 Biafra Day, a 37-year old man, Friday Obeta has been arrested by Police in Anambra state, iNews Times reports.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect was arrested by Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad Nnewi Sector.
He said Obeta, a member of proscribed Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) was part of the group that has set out plans to enforce Sit-At-Home on May 30.
He said one motorcycle, a branded t-shirt and an operational Identification card of the proscribed organization were recovered during the operation.
He said, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad Nnewi Sector, acting on credible information on how the proscribed Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has set out plans to enforce Sit-At-Home on the 30th of May 2025 arrested one Friday Obeta aged 37 years.
“The operatives recovered one motorcycle, a branded t-shirt and an operational Identification card of the proscribed organization.
“The suspect confessed to being a member and an informant to the proscribed group and has made useful information that is aiding the investigation for the possible arrest of other gang members.
“To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu charged the Operatives to intensify their onslaught operations, given the suspect’s confessions.
“He further urged them to step up surveillance operations to thwart any unlawful gathering in the State.”
