Separatist leader Simon Ekpa has announced that the Middle Belt has officially brokered an alliance with BRGIE to halt the rising insecurity in the region.
The Finland-based lawyer and disclosed in a statement on his official X handle on Sunday.
He said stakeholders from Middle Belt states, including Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Taraba brokered a deal with BRGIE.
According to him, the development comes amid ongoing attacks by terrorists and criminals in the region.
Ekpa noted that the move would further solidify the quest for Biafra liberation.
He added that BRGIE will raise a Liberation army to protect citizens from criminal elements tormenting Middle Belt in the coming weeks.
“I have discussed with stakeholders of the Middle Belt, and I am officially announcing that the Middle Belt has officially joined Biafra Liberation under the Biafra Government.
“The killing in the Middle Belt is coming to an end today, 24.12.2023. More consultations to follow.
“We will raise the Biafra Liberation movement in Middlebelt in a few weeks. To make sure that these killers are dealt with”, he stated.
On their part, the Middle Belt stakeholders expressed optimism that the alliance with BRGIE would bring lasting peace and security to the region.
Recall that there have been several recent attacks in the border towns of Plateau, Taraba, and Benue states, resulting in economic unrest.
