Biafra: "IPOB is not a terrorist group" - United States Government Tells Nigerian Government

The spokesman for the American Embassy in Nigeria, Russell Brooks, told SUNDAY PUNCHon Friday that the US government does not view IPOB as a terrorist group.

He said this in response to our correspondent’semail which asked if the United States sees IPOB as a terrorist organisation.

Brooks stated further that the US was committed to Nigeria’s unity and would support a peaceful resolution of any crisis in the country.

He said, “The United States Government is strongly committed to Nigeria’s unity. Important political and economic issues affecting the Nigerian people, such as the allocation of resources, are worthwhile topics for respectful debate in a democracy.

“Within the context of unity, we encourage all Nigerians to support a de-escalation of tensions and peaceful resolution of grievances. The Indigenous People of Biafra is not a terrorist organisation under US law.”