The Nigeria Police Force has denied the killing of pro-Biafran agitators during protest marches in several cities in the South-East, as well as the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt.

The Nigeria Police Force has denied the killing of pro-Biafran agitators during protest marches in several cities in the South-East, as well as the Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. The Inspector General of Police, SOLOMON ARASE said the police remain committed to the protection of citizens’ rights, and not against peaceful assemblies. Reacting to social media claims of alleged shooting, maiming and killing of protesters, I.G.P. ARASE said those who carried the demonstration infringed on the rights and freedom of innocent citizens who were ordinarily going about their lawful businesses.