Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on Monday alleged that the Oraifite, Anambra State home of his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, was invaded by policemen and soldiers.
He said three of his members were killed during the attack, with others injured.
Kanu, in a statement on Monday, said the attack was targeted at his lawyer and his family.
He described the attack as a step taken too far, which he said would only hasten Nigeria’s disintegration.
“Confirmed reports indicate that a combined team of Nigeria police and military assassination squad invaded the home of my lawyer Ejiofor in Oraifite Anambra State this morning, Monday, December 2, in a bid to kill him and his family,” Kanu said.
According to him, three innocent “Biafrans” were killed by the invaders.
Kanu said: “This comes on the heel of yet another killing of two IPOB family members who were peacefully gathered in Arondizuogu on December 1.
“Their bodies are still in the morgue. The Police and Army must know that the time is fast-approaching when British diplomatic clout and protection may not be enough to shield them from the consequences of their daily crimes against innocent Biafrans.
“Attacking the home of my lawyer is a step too far and the only effect it will have is to hasten the disintegration of Nigeria.
“There is a United Nations Mission, US Embassy, British High Commission and other highbrow foreign diplomatic presence in Nigeria who should take note of these ugly developments and convey same to their home countries.
“It is their responsibility to ensure this wanton brutality, lawlessness and anarchy against the people of Biafra are duly noted for what it is, an act of war.
“Those responsible for this deadly assault know they will pay dearly for it. They know it is only a matter of time.”