In response to the recent ban on the sit-at-home directive declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a claim has emerged on social media alleging that the Biafra Militia has taken control of the Enugu Government House in Nigeria.
The claim, made by a Facebook platform called Igbo Times Magazine, asserts that the militia has closed down roads and demanded the immediate withdrawal of Northern military personnel. The Explainer, a reputable fact-checking organization, has examined the claim to provide accurate information to the public.
On 9th July, Igbo Times Magazine published a post claiming that the Biafra Militia has seized the Enugu Government House, resulting in road closures and heightened tension in the region. The claim further suggests a connection between this event and escalating tensions between Russia and the West, raising concerns about potential Russian support for the Biafra Militia.
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The Explainer fact checkers have carefully examined the claim and found it to be false. The images attached to the post were subjected to an image reverse search, revealing that they are old pictures depicting Nigerian soldiers fighting insurgency in the North-West. Additionally, one of the images is from a protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (Shi’ites) in 2014, unrelated to Enugu state.
Moreover, no credible media outlets have reported on the seizure of the Enugu Government House or the closure of roads by the Biafra Militia. The claim lacks substantial evidence and has not been corroborated by reliable sources.
The claim made by Igbo Times Magazine that the Biafra Militia has seized the Enugu Government House and demanded the withdrawal of Northern military personnel is false.
The Explainer, as a respected fact-checking organization, strives to ensure that accurate information is presented to the public. Based on our investigation, we conclude that the claim in question holds no validity.
