Golden Dawn; “Why we Arrested Chiwetalu Agu” -Army

The Nigerian Army says it’s Troops have arrested in their words “one Chiwetalu Agu” while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

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In a reaction to video that went viral on social media, (where men of the Nigerian Army were seen dragging Popular Nolly Actor (Chiwetalu Agu) in Onitsha), The Army said he was arrested for soliciting for funds on behalf of IPOB and Nnamdi Kanu. However, Eye witnesses say he was distributing alms to less previledged people when he was dragged and taking away by the soldiers.

In a statement released by the Nigerian Army (NA), the Army said they only picked him for questioning for “inciting members of the public to join the proscribed group”

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The statement reads in parts “Dressed in a very well known attire of the proscribed group, Chiwetalu Agu was picked up for questioning while inciting members of the public to join the proscribed group. Though he attempted puting up some resistance when troops made effort to take him into custody, he was not assaulted or subjected to brutalization.”

“While the NA recognizes the inalienable rights of the citizenry to freedom of movement and expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is apparently a violation for any individual or group to incite the public to cause mayhem or break down of law and order. It is therefore pertinent to state that while exercising such freedoms, it must be done within the confines of the law, bearing in mind the imperative for peace, and national security.

“For the avoidance of doubt and emphasis, the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) remains proscribed . Therefore, any individual or group seen to be projecting and advancing the cause or activities of the group is viewed as brazenly challenging the constitutionality of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“More worrisome, was the fact that considering the prevailing security situation of the region, coupled with the ongoing Exercise GOLDEN DAWN , his action could be a tacit endorsement and support for the proscribed group. We have all witnessed the activities of the group take a violent dimension in recent times.

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The Army said they did not brutalize Chiwetalu Agu in Any way. “It is important to once again place on record that the allegation that he was brutalized is false and should be disregarded accordingly.” The statement read.