Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has endeared himself to a pro-Biafran group, Biafra Defacto Customary Government, BDFCG, following recent security operation that reportedly led to the discovery of approximately 80 butchered human bodies, 20 headless bodies, and numerous other decomposing human remains at the Lokpanta Cattle Market.
The group, in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Prosper Odinga, said it is pleased that Governor Otti has stood up to be counted in the comity of visionary leaders by providing the needed leadership within a short period in office.
It called for the continuation of the operations, as informants point to other deadly locations where kidnap victims are dismembered, and many of girls subjected to all kinds of animalistic treatment by killer herdsmen.
In line with its previous statement tittled, “Open Grazing Belongs to the 16th Century: Must Be Stopped in Biafraland”, the group reminded Governor Otti that the nefarious activities of the killer herdsmen cannot be curtailed if anti-open grazing laws are not enforced to the letter, and modern ranches are not set up to accommodate genuine farmers in cattle rearing.
BDFCG equally called on all state governments to immediately enforce the anti-open grazing law, urging the states that have not yet passed the bill submitted by the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) into law to do so without further delay, warning that judgment day is fast approaching.
The statement reads:
BDFCG Commends Gov Alex Otti On Lokpanta Cattle Market Operations, Calls For More Decisive Actions
1. The Biafra De Facto Customary Government (BDFCG) reiterates its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Biafrans across Nigeria, especially those residing in Biafraland.
2. It is on this note that the Biafra De Facto Customary Government applauds the patriotic actions of Gov. Alex Otti in unraveling and demystifying the daredevils masquerading as Fulani herdsmen in Abia State, precisely at the Lokpanta Cattle Market. In just a single operation, special security agencies, working under the strict instruction of Governor Alex Otti, unearthed approximately 80 butchered human bodies, 20 headless bodies, and numerous other decomposing human remains. This is most inhuman and barbaric, to say the least.
3. BDFCG is pleased that Gov. Otti has stood up to be counted in the comity of visionary leaders by providing the needed leadership within a short period in office. We believe that the operations will continue as our informants point to other deadly locations where victims of kidnapping are dismembered, and many of our beautiful girls are subjected to all kinds of animalistic treatment by these killer herdsmen.
4. BDFCG had previously issued a press statement dated September 12, 2023, with the title “Open Grazing Belongs to the 16th Century: Must Be Stopped in Biafraland.” In line with this statement, Gov. Otti is reminded that the nefarious activities of these killer Fulani herdsmen cannot be curtailed if anti-open grazing laws are not enforced to the letter, and modern ranches are not set up to accommodate genuine farmers in cattle rearing.
5. BDFCG supports the decisive actions of Gov. Alex Otti to dismantle the Lokpanta kidnappers’ den and urges other state Governors within Biafraland to ensure that these illegal encampments are eradicated to safeguard the lives and property of our people. We firmly believe that security and lawfulness should be the cornerstone of our society.
6. We reiterate our call for the Abia State Government to take total control of the Lokpanta Cattle Market area, which has been illegally transformed into a crime center. The Lokpanta Cattle Market has morphed into a center for kidnappers, where negotiations and ransom-sharing take place. Unfortunately, the settlers have unlawfully expanded the settlement without the consent of the landowners or the state government. The transformation of Lokpanta into an illegal “Ruga” settlement, a human slaughter slab, and an ungoverned space is a dire situation that demands immediate attention. The market has become a magnet for bandits from the North who relocate to the South-East to continue their kidnapping for ransom, with criminal herdsmen joining them.
7. We call on all state governments to immediately enforce the anti-open grazing law. For those states that have not yet passed the bill submitted by the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) into law, they should do so without further delay, as judgment day is fast approaching.
8. The Biafra De Facto Customary Government stands unwaveringly in support of these actions and remains committed to the security, prosperity, and progress of Biafraland.
Prosper Odinga
Spokesperson, BDFCG
Phone: +19173465419
Email: biafradefactogov@gmail.com