Why Is the Nigerian Army Saying Biafra Day Church Memorials Are Illegal?

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30th May marks the anniversary of the Biafra declaration and the start of a devastating war. Many Igbo families still observe this date to honour those who died. This year, IPOB urged people to stay home in remembrance while MASSOB asked churches to hold memorial services. The Nigerian Army responded on its Facebook page, calling the church memorials illegal and a threat to peace. Is holding a church service to remember war casualties truly a breach of the peace? Can the military decide what is legal in this context? Share your views.

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