GTI Takes New Position On IPOB Ranking As Terror Group
Afimag.com –
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) who had earlier ranked the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as the 10th deadliest terror group in the world has retracted its proclamation.
In Economic Intelligence Report published on its Twitter page, GTI said IPOB was involved in 57 deaths out of 40 attacks, injuring 16 persons.
In a statement by GTI on March 27, 2023, titled: “Statement Regarding Indigenous People of the Biafra (IPOB) and the Global Terrorism Index,” published on its website, the body retracted its earlier report.
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The statement reads: “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a pro-Biafra secessionist movement based in Southeast Nigeria that aims to establish an independent state of Biafra.
“IPOB was proscribed as a terrorist group by the Nigerian government in 2017. In recent years, IPOB has been linked to several attacks, which have been attributed to its paramilitary wing, the Eastern Security Network (IPOB-ESN). The group has not claimed responsibility for any of these attacks.
“It is important therefore to differentiate between the peaceful activities of the group and its alleged involvement in violent activity.
“We have today updated the Global Terrorism Index 2023 to reflect this necessary clarification. Institute for Economics & Peace,” the statement reads.