The Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) and the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have issued a stern warning to the Nigerian police regarding the potential arrest of their leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike. The groups condemned the police invitation that orders Uwazuruike to report to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) in Owerri on October 20, 2025, describing it as a dangerous provocation.
BIM-MASSOB stated that arresting Uwazuruike would be akin to “touching a tiger’s tail,” warning the authorities about the possible violent repercussions among their supporters and sympathizers. The organizations view the police summons as a blatant attempt to intimidate and stifle peaceful activism, particularly with a key protest planned on the same date to demand the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Uwazuruike has filed a legal suit against the Imo State Police Command, seeking ₦100 million in damages and an injunction to prevent further harassment, arguing that the police actions violate his fundamental rights under the 1999 Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
The groups emphasize the need for the government to respect democratic spaces and advocate for dialogue rather than forceful suppression of pro-Biafra activists, as the nation approaches a delicate political period.
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