Killing of Pro-Biafra Protesters (2015–2016) Killing of Pro-Biafra Protesters (2015–2016) The 2015–2016 Killing of Biafran Protesters refers to the killing of demonstrators demanding the restoration of the sovereignty of the Republic of Biafra by Nigerian security forces, especially the Nigerian army, across the southeastern parts of Nigeria. The demonstrations are spearheaded by several secessionist groups. In addition, residents of the above-mentioned region have often been subjected to conditions synonymous with those obtainable in a Police State. The South-East Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs) estimates that about 80 members of the pro-Biafra group the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their supporters have been
Biafra Uwazuruike of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) disclosed that the director of Radio Biafra and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under RBL, Nnamdi Kanu, does not belong to the movement and was sacked for indiscipline and for inciting violence among members. In 2016, another MASSOB director of information Mr. Uchenna Madu was expelled from MASSOB for misconduct and inciting violence, Mr Madu is now leading another faction of MASSOB. In 2017, MASSOB launched another radio station named Voice Of Biafra International, and also re-branded MASSOB with the name, Biafra Independent