One person has reportedly lost his life following the protest by pro-Biafran group in Onitsha and Bayelsa on Friday, November 6, 2015.
One reported dead as police arrest members during protest
While there are no confirmed details as to the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim, it is alleged that he was shot by the police.
Recommended articles
According to a report by Nigerian Watch, an individual lost his life when the separatists clashed with police and vigilante groups as they called for the release of detained Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu.
ADVERTISEMENT
However, the Onitsha Police Area commander, Philip Ezekiel, said that the police were not responsible for the man’s death as there was no clash whatsoever between the protesters and the police anywhere in the state.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Woman suffering incurable disease finally gets her wish to choose how she dies
Lead British School student in viral video apologises for bullying Namitra Bwala
Emeka Ihedioha resigns from PDP after 26 years of membership
Student bullied at Lead British School is not my daughter — Daniel Bwala
NBA disclaims lawyers' protest over EFCC's approach to Yahaya Bello's case
Dana aircraft skids off Lagos Airport runway
Biden assures Zelensky of rapid arms support amid escalating Russia tensions
NYSC praises Fintiri's approval of ₦10k monthly allowance for corps members
Kano Govt invests over ₦68m in media equipment upgrade, trains 300 staff
ADVERTISEMENT