IMPORTANT SECURITY WARNING TO ALL IGBO-SPEAKING PEOPLE LIVING IN THE NORTH (Especially Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and other core Northern states)
Information reaching us now indicates a dangerous and disturbing plot by some elements within the Hausa-Fulani community, who are reportedly planning violent attacks against Igbo and other Southern residents in the North, specifically in retaliation for the recent unfortunate incident that occurred in Edo State.
The intelligence gathered suggests that some of these groups have vowed to "make southerners in the North pay" for what happened in the South, regardless of whether those targeted had anything to do with the event. They are already spreading hate messages, fueling anger, and waiting to carry out coordinated attacks — possibly starting after they break their fast tonight.
We advise all Igbo-speaking people and other southerners living in these areas to:
Do not sleep with your eyes closed tonight. Stay alert.
Avoid isolated places and reduce unnecessary movements, especially at night.
Relocate temporarily to areas with a higher concentration of southerners where you can watch each other’s back and defend yourselves if the need arises.
If possible, consider returning to the South until tempers calm down and the situation is verified to be safe.
Do not engage in unnecessary arguments or social media banter with hostile groups at this time — stay under the radar.
Parents, recall your children from schools if those schools are located in volatile areas.
Monitor local security reports and announcements closely.
We cannot overemphasize this: A word is enough for the wise.
The same people who are threatening violence are reportedly moving arms towards southern territories and also preparing for possible attacks in Benin Kingdom and across Igbo territories.
This is not a time to be careless or stubborn. Safety first.
Please share this message widely to every Igbo person and southerner you know in the North. It could save lives.
Information reaching us now indicates a dangerous and disturbing plot by some elements within the Hausa-Fulani community, who are reportedly planning violent attacks against Igbo and other Southern residents in the North, specifically in retaliation for the recent unfortunate incident that occurred in Edo State.
The intelligence gathered suggests that some of these groups have vowed to "make southerners in the North pay" for what happened in the South, regardless of whether those targeted had anything to do with the event. They are already spreading hate messages, fueling anger, and waiting to carry out coordinated attacks — possibly starting after they break their fast tonight.
We advise all Igbo-speaking people and other southerners living in these areas to:
Do not sleep with your eyes closed tonight. Stay alert.
Avoid isolated places and reduce unnecessary movements, especially at night.
Relocate temporarily to areas with a higher concentration of southerners where you can watch each other’s back and defend yourselves if the need arises.
If possible, consider returning to the South until tempers calm down and the situation is verified to be safe.
Do not engage in unnecessary arguments or social media banter with hostile groups at this time — stay under the radar.
Parents, recall your children from schools if those schools are located in volatile areas.
Monitor local security reports and announcements closely.
We cannot overemphasize this: A word is enough for the wise.
The same people who are threatening violence are reportedly moving arms towards southern territories and also preparing for possible attacks in Benin Kingdom and across Igbo territories.
This is not a time to be careless or stubborn. Safety first.
Please share this message widely to every Igbo person and southerner you know in the North. It could save lives.
IMPORTANT SECURITY WARNING TO ALL IGBO-SPEAKING PEOPLE LIVING IN THE NORTH (Especially Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and other core Northern states)
Information reaching us now indicates a dangerous and disturbing plot by some elements within the Hausa-Fulani community, who are reportedly planning violent attacks against Igbo and other Southern residents in the North, specifically in retaliation for the recent unfortunate incident that occurred in Edo State.
The intelligence gathered suggests that some of these groups have vowed to "make southerners in the North pay" for what happened in the South, regardless of whether those targeted had anything to do with the event. They are already spreading hate messages, fueling anger, and waiting to carry out coordinated attacks — possibly starting after they break their fast tonight.
We advise all Igbo-speaking people and other southerners living in these areas to:
Do not sleep with your eyes closed tonight. Stay alert.
Avoid isolated places and reduce unnecessary movements, especially at night.
Relocate temporarily to areas with a higher concentration of southerners where you can watch each other’s back and defend yourselves if the need arises.
If possible, consider returning to the South until tempers calm down and the situation is verified to be safe.
Do not engage in unnecessary arguments or social media banter with hostile groups at this time — stay under the radar.
Parents, recall your children from schools if those schools are located in volatile areas.
Monitor local security reports and announcements closely.
We cannot overemphasize this: A word is enough for the wise.
The same people who are threatening violence are reportedly moving arms towards southern territories and also preparing for possible attacks in Benin Kingdom and across Igbo territories.
This is not a time to be careless or stubborn. Safety first.
Please share this message widely to every Igbo person and southerner you know in the North. It could save lives.
