In a recent announcement, Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the pro- Biafra movement, reported a significant development regarding the ongoing conflict in Nigeria' s southeastern region. According to Ekpa' s statement shared on social media, the joint defense forces of the Biafra Liberation Army (BLA) and the Biafra Resistance Fighters (BRF) successfully neutralized several members of the Nigerian Army during an attack in Lilu, a community in the area.

Ekpa claims that the Nigerian Army was preparing to launch an offensive aimed at burning down the community when the BLA and BRF intervened. The report has sparked considerable discussion and concern among local and international observers of the situation in Nigeria, where tensions between the federal government and various separatist groups have escalated in recent years.

The Biafran separatist movement seeks to establish an independent state for the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria, a region with a complex history of ethnic tension and conflict. The civil war of the late 1960s, known as the Biafran War, left a lasting impact on the region, and calls for a renewed struggle for independence have gained traction in recent years. Ekpa' s claims of military engagement highlight the ongoing volatility in the region, where violence has become increasingly commom.