Youths numbering over 500, in Aba, Abia State have called for the disbanding of the Ebubeagu security outfit in the South East zone.
The Ebubeagu Security outfit is a regional Security network established by the Forum of South East Governors to tackle the rising security challenges in the zone.
There have been protests across the five states of the South East zone against the activities of the Ebubeagu security outfit.
The youths who made the demand while on protest along Faulks road ,Aba, alleged that Ebubeagu has turned to a murderous security outfit killing innocent people in the South East zone.
Among the placards displayed by the protesters include; ‘End Ebubeagu now”; ”Igbo land is bleeding”; ”Ebubeagu is killing innocent Igbo youths”; We don’t want Ebubeagu again.”
A cross section of the protesters that Igbo land has become a killing field due to the activities of Ebubeagu security outfit and the Nigerian security forces.
“Ebubeagu is killing innocent people in Igbo land. Look at how they killed youths who were returning from a wedding ceremony in Imo state. We don’t know whose turn is next. We must rise against these barbaric acts on our land by the Nigerian security agents and Ebubeagu. We dont want Ebubeagu again.End Ebubeagu now, Igboland is bleeding.”
Commissioner for Homeland Security,Chief Sopuruchi Bekee, who supervises the Ebubeagu security outfit,said the group behind the protest is unknown to the state government.
He further stated that there is no Ebubeagu security outfit in Abia State.
