The Niger Delta Avengers has issued a warning to governors from 7 different states to release the pro-Biafran activists held in police and military custody in their states.

The threat is contained in a statement signed on Monday, by Mudoch Agbinibo, the spokesperson of the group.

The governors given the ultimatum are Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, Willie Obiano of Anambra, Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, and Rochas Okorocha of Imo State.

While vowing to bring Nigeria’s soil production to zero, the group said, “We request the immediate release of all pro-Biafrans activist held in your various Police/Military Custody, you are hereby given 72 hours to release them or risk your convoys, police station, military base and government offices being attacked.”

“We are not negotiating with anybody and nobody is representing us. In 48 hours we will release a video clip showing our arms and the targeted areas.”

“All strike team already in position awaiting command. We are ready for war and we have nothing to lose.”

Adebayo Emuleomo