The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Tuesday vehemently condemned the recent remarks attributed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State that 99.9 per cent of crimes committed in the Southeast are perpetrated by local residents.

It reminded the governor that falsehood and divisive rhetoric would never advance his ambition for a second tenure.

In a statement, MASSOB warned Governor Soludo of the serious injustices and violent acts inflicted upon the Igbo people by some Fulani terrorist herdsmen.

The statement signed by the National Director of Information, Edeson Samuel, stated that numerous atrocities have been recorded across Igbo land, including the tragic events at the Gariki cow market in Lokpanta, Umunneochi LGA of Abia State, where over two hundred innocent Igbo lives were lost by the actions of Fulani herders.

“Other significant incidents, including the brutal killings of Igbo villagers and destruction of properties in Nimbo, Ehamufu, Ugwogo Nike, all in Enugu State, and Obinze in Imo State, have similarly been carried out by these same aggressors.

“It is disheartening to witness Governor Soludo seemingly forgetting the continuous cycle of killings, kidnappings, rapes, and other crimes against Igbo people in Anambra State being perpetrated by the Hausa-Fulani.

“Igbo communities within Enugu City, areas such as the New Garki and New Artisan Markets have literally transformed into criminal havens by Hausa Fulani people where human parts are allegedly sold to ritualists.

“Similarly, in Ugwuoba Market and Amansea in Awka, where Hausa Fulani dominantly reside, there are grave concerns regarding ongoing illicit activities surrounding human parts,” the statement said

MASSOB revealed that the true perpetrators of insecurity in Anambra State are often Governor Soludo’s political militant groups such as Ndi Aka Odo and Ndi Udo Ga Chi, as well as the Fulani terrorist herdsmen who are killing and destroying properties of Ndigbo.

It added that Fulani terrorist herdsmen have been terrorising Anambra communities like Mgbakwu, Igbariam, Umueri, Umunze, Ogbunka, and Amansea.

“Why is the governor covering up the atrocities of these Fulani terrorist herdsmen in Igbo land and accusing the victims of being terrorists? The framing of victims as perpetrators is a shameful tactic and must cease,” MASSOB said.

MASSOB asserted that Governor Soludo’s “misguided” accusations against Ndigbo, while exonerating the Hausa-Fulani, is an alarming intent to curry favour to secure support for his re-election campaign.

“Such actions, which threaten to destroy the fabric of unity among the Igbo people, are both reckless and unacceptable,” the organisation said

MASSOB called on Governor Soludo to reconsider his stance and focus on the pressing issues that genuinely affect the lives of Ndigbo, stressing that falsehoods and divisive rhetoric would not bring about the support he seeks, nor would they address the realities faced by Igbo communities.