IMPENDING NIGERIAN ARMY 2ND INVASION OF OKIGWE. BDF HAS TAKEN POSITIONS - BG ANGEL MAKEUP
Written By Nnamdi Iheukwumere
In a chilling video update that has sent shockwaves through the Biafran community, Brigadier General Angel Makeup, serving under the command of Major General Gentle, has sounded the alarm on what he describes as the Nigerian army's final push to invade Okigwe in Imo State. This purported "second invasion" is framed not as a routine security operation but as a deliberate campaign to unleash genocide on the Biafran people. Drawing from ongoing clashes in the region, Makeup's message paints a grim picture of escalating violence, political betrayal, and a jihadist agenda that demands urgent international scrutiny.
The roots of this conflict trace back to persistent unrest in Southeast Nigeria, where the Biafran Liberation Army (BLA) have clashed with Nigerian security forces and local militias. Reports from earlier in 2025 detail horrific attacks along the Okigwe-Owerri Road, where proscribed Nigerian Forces ambushed travelers, killing at least 30 in a single incident described by Amnesty International as a "vicious attack." Similar violence has plagued the area, with proscribed Nigerian army blocking highways, burning vehicles, and targeting motorists, prompting BLA responses. Local communities, including youths in Okigwe, have risen against what they call "unknown gunmen" allegedly linked to Nigerian politicians’ ad hoc securities, leading to retaliatory strikes and mass displacements.
According to Makeup, this impending assault is no accident but a orchestrated genocide, facilitated by local politicians who have allegedly surrendered Okigwe to kidnapping, massacres, and other atrocities tied to Miyetti Allah—a Fulani herders' group often accused of jihadist leanings in regional conflicts. He specifically calls out Ebekwuo Dike and Ikenga Iruagu for assuring Governor Hope Uzodimma of success in this "final" attack. These accusations align with broader narratives of political complicity in the Southeast's security crisis, where state actors are said to collaborate with external forces to suppress Biafran aspirations. Makeup warns of the Nigerian army deploying 20 armored tanks into Okigwe, echoing reports of heavy military movements and air strikes in nearby areas. Such escalations have historical parallels to the Biafran War of the late 1960s, where similar tactics led to widespread devastation.
The Brigadier General's plea extends beyond Biafra's borders, urging conscientious world leaders—including Finland's President Alex Stubb—to intervene and impose sanctions on Nigeria for its "prolonged genocidal war" against Biafrans. This call resonates amid international condemnations, such as Amnesty International's criticism of Nigerian authorities' failure to address the crisis. BLA, under figures like Gentle and Makeup, positions itself as a defensive force against state-sponsored terror. Videos from the ground show BLA commanders claiming victories, such as destroying armored tanks and repelling army advances in Okigwe.
Amid these dire warnings, Makeup offers a defiant assurance to Biafrans: the Biafra Defense Force (BDF) has taken strategic positions and is primed to ensnare the invaders in traps. He vows that the BDF is ready to confront these "evil demons" in the coming days, a sentiment echoed in pro-Biafra updates highlighting the army’s resolve against Nigerian forces. However, he tempers this with a sobering reminder for civilians to remain security-conscious and pray for the recovery of top generals wounded in the fray.
The cycle of attacks has turned Okigwe into a warzone, with civilians bearing the brunt. If Makeup's predictions hold, the international community must act swiftly to avert further bloodshed. For Biafrans, the message is clear: vigilance is key as the shadows of invasion loom. The world watches—will it intervene before it's too late?