{"id":108156,"date":"2023-10-02T17:09:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=108156"},"modified":"2023-10-02T17:09:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:09:26","slug":"gunshots-as-ipob-unleashes-terror-in-simon-ekpas-hometown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/gunshots-as-ipob-unleashes-terror-in-simon-ekpas-hometown\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunshots As IPOB Unleashes Terror In Simon Ekpa\u2019s Hometown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Sounds of gunshots rend the air as suspected militants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) caused mayhem in Ezzamgbo, hometown of Simon Ekpa in Ebonyi State, on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Ekpa, who is based in Finland, is the acclaimed leader of the outlawed group who has been acting in the absence of Nnamdi Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe group, which had earlier banned celebration of Independence Day across the South East, attacked traders and set vehicles ablaze at the popular Ezzamgbo Junction along the Abakiliki-Enugu highway in Ohaukwu Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>The militants also burnt shops, motorbikes, tricycles and destroyed properties of some traders who opened for business.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time that the group would take such drastic measure to enforce the sit-at-home in some parts of the state.<\/p>\n<p>At the moment, many residents and traders have closed their shops and ran for safety.<\/p>\n<p>A resident, Chukwuma Apama, who confirmed the incident, told Pointblanknews.com that the hoodlums sparked tension in the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Meanwhile, shops, filling stations and other business premises opened in Abakiliki the city capital including motorcycle operators and Keke.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, IPOB had threatened to deal decisively with anyone who violated its directive on the sit-at-home order on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The outlawed group had also warned schools and companies against celebrating Nigeria\u2019s 63rd Independence anniversary, saying Nigerian flag must not be seen being flown in commemoration of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the attacks, SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, Spokesperson of the Ebonyi Police Command, said the police were on trail of the attackers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Oct. 2, armed men, suspected to be IPOB\/ESN members in a sienna car attacked commuter buses, tricycles and motorcycles at Ezzangbo junction. 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