Security forces are on the issue- FG on Northern youths’ threat to Igbos

The Federal Government on Wednesday said the threat issued to the Igbos by Northern youths on Tuesday is nothing new

A coalition of the Northern groups in Kaduna, gave all Igbos living in the 19 northern states a three-month ultimatum to quit or be forced out after the expiration of the October 1 deadline.

Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, said

 “The issue of one or two groups issuing statements that is capable of destabilizing the polity did not just start today or did not start yesterday.
“What I want to assure you is that security organizations are very very much on top of this matter.”
On whether the ultimatum given by the group was discussed at the FEC, the minister replied with a simple “No.