The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a press release calling for the immediate release of two brothers, Obinna Okafor and Amarachi Okafor, allegedly abducted by the Nigerian Army and Ihiala Vigilantees in Anambra State.

According to the release, the brothers were abducted for no reason other than being seen sitting in a restaurant, with one of them having just returned from Indonesia.

IPOB accuses the Nigerian Army and Vigilantees of indiscriminately abducting innocent Igbo youths, particularly those returning from overseas, to intimidate and extort them.

The group warns that any Vigilante member colluding with the Nigerian Army to abduct and kill innocent Igbo youths will face consequences.

IPOB demands the release of the kidnapped brothers and other innocent Igbo youths, warning that the Ihiala Vigilantee will be held responsible if they are not released unconditionally.

The release was signed by Comrade Emma Powerful, Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB.