The Northern Elders Forum has called on Igbo leaders to address issues of insecurity facing the South-East region.
The group admonished Igbo leaders to not remain silent in the wake of attacks fermented by pro-secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Spokesperson of the group, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed made this known to journalists on Monday in Abuja after a tense closed-door meeting.
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He stated that everyone should sheath their swords, revealing that the North will not allow the country to descend into another war.
He advised Igbo leaders to quickly engage Pro-secessionists to avoid further violence, expressing concern over the death of northerners in the South-East region.