Indigenous People of Biafra has warned South-East youths against joining Nigerian Army in fighting terrorists in the northern part of the country.
The group alleged that Nigerian military has historically exhibited ethnic bias, often sending recruits from the South to dangerous zones dominated by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and bandits.
In a statement by IPOB’s Spokesman on Tuesday, urged South East youths to return home and pursue farming or other productive ventures instead of enlisting in a system it claims has consistently marginalised soldiers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
He said: “The global family of IPOB once more urges Biafran youths to refrain from joining the recent Nigerian Army recruitment.
“Before considering joining the Nigerian Army, reflect on this: ‘What has happened to those who enlisted a few years back?’ You might be astonished that numerous individuals have fallen victim to the Boko Haram violence and other terrorist organisations’ acts in the North.
“We have witnessed viral clips and reports about Nigerian soldiers fighting insurgency in the North expressing grievances over insufficient allowances, food, medical care, and equipment.
“These Nigerian soldiers are exploited as scapegoats in the terrorism dealings between Nigerian politicians and their Western allies.
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“Any Igbo youth who enlists in the Nigerian Army, ‘your name will be regrettable’. You will either be offered up to the terrorists, captured and killed by the state, or be sacrificed to the courageous Sahelian soldiers.
“In any case, you will either be killed or left with debilitating injuries. If you succeed in coming back alive, you will return in disgrace without any advantages from the Nigerian Army. Inquire of those involved in proxy wars whether they received compensation.
“Rather than joining the Nigerian Army, return to your village and pursue farming. Nigerians have consistently been unfair to their soldiers from various ethnic backgrounds.
“Simply envision your destiny as an Igbo warrior. As an indigenous Igbo individual, your achievement is seen as a risk to the Nigerian state. Your struggle against insurgency will be perceived as a conflict with the North.”
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