“Pro-Biafra” lady allegedly killed by Nigerian forces buried in Anambra
December 10, 2015
A 20-year-old Nigerian lady reportedly shot dead by Nigerian forces during a pro-Biafra protest has been buried.
On December 2, the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) reportedly opened fire on a pro-biafra demonstration in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State.
Reports say nine people were killed in the chaos which left 18 others injured.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who wants to secede from Nigeria, was demanding the release of its leader and Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu.
Anthonia Nkiruka Ikeanyionwu was among those reportedly shot dead during the protest.
We don’t know if the lady was part of the protest.
Anthonia was buried in Anaocha local government area of Anambra on Tuesday, December 8.