Alleged Military Informant Denies Killing IPOB Commander, Says ‘Am I Mad? I Loved Ikonso, Why Would I Kill My Brother’
The middle-aged man, who spoke in English and Igbo, confirmed that he initially disagreed with IPOB but was later sat down and lectured by Ikonso.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 29, 2021
An Imo State resident and supporter of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) alleged to have leaked information leading to the killing of IPOB commander, Ikonso Don, has appeared in a video to deny the allegation, saying he and the deceased were brothers.
The middle-aged man, who spoke in English and Igbo, confirmed that he initially disagreed with IPOB but was later sat down and lectured by Ikonso.
We Don’t Value Our Lives; We Can Invade Aso Rock If Nnamdi Kanu Orders Late IPOB Commander, Ikonso Said In 2019 Video
Ikonso explained further in the video that he pledged his allegiance to IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and if there was an order for them to invade Aso Rock in Abuja, they were ready to go without being afraid for their lives.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 27, 2021
The late commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s security outfit, Eastern Security Network, Ikonso Don, appeared in an old video, saying he and his men did not value their lives but only valued self-existence.
Ikonso: How Igbo Informants Helped Security Operatives To Kill IPOB/ESN Commander
“He was targeted and killed after some of the Igbo he was fighting for gave out his details to the security forces,” a source explained.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 26, 2021
The Nigerian Army ‘s operation against the Eastern Security Network and Indigenous People of Biafra in Awomama Village, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State was aided by local informants which led to the killing of top commander, Ikonso Don, and others, SaharaReporters has learnt.
Sources told SaharaReporters that Ikonso was also given away by some of his photographs shared on social media as well as by one of his friends, who had been in touch with security agencies for weeks, if not months.
Ikonso’s Killing: Police Deploy Surveillance Helicopters In Imo Over IPOB Threat
Helicopters had been deployed in the state to provide surveillance as part of security efforts to prevent further attacks in the state.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 26, 2021
Police authorities have deployed helicopters to Imo State to provide surveillance and prevent further attacks by gunmen on government establishments.
This comes two days after the country home of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma was attacked by gunmen.
Some gunmen early on Saturday attacked the country home of the governor in his Omuma hometown of the Oru East Local Government Area, killing two security operatives.
Ikonso: How Informants Helped Security Operatives To Kill IPOB/ESN Commander
“He was targeted and killed after some of the Igbo he was fighting for gave out his details to the security forces,” a source explained.
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 26, 2021
The Nigerian Army ‘s operation against the Eastern Security Network and Indigenous People of Biafra in Awomama Village, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State was aided by local informants which led to the killing of top commander, Ikonso Don, and others, SaharaReporters has learnt.
Sources told SaharaReporters that Ikonso was also given away by some of his photographs shared on social media as well as by one of his friends, who had been in touch with security agencies for weeks, if not months.