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Ipob supporters protest in Turkey as Buhari finishes his visit for D-8 summit

by  Akinyemi Akinrujomu 1 min read

- IPOB supporters staged a peaceful protest in Turkey demanding the secession of Biafra from Nigeria

- The protest was carried out under the watchful eyes of Turkey police

- President Buhari was in the country for the D-8 summit

Some members of the separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday, October 21 staged a protest in Turkey just as President Muhammadu Buhari ended his visit to the country.

Pictures acquired by Legit.ng showed IPOB supporters carrying paraphernalia of the group such as flags and T-shirts sporting the name of the desire republic.

The supporters staged the protest under the watchful eyes of police in Turkey who kept things as peaceful as possible.

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Ipob supporters protest in Turkey as Buhari finishes his visit for D-8 summit
The supporters pose for a photo during the protest. Source: Abdulkadir Erkahraman

Ipob supporters protest in Turkey as Buhari finishes his visit for D-8 summit
The supporters flew the flag of Biafra. Source: Abdulkadir Erkahraman

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Ipob supporters protest in Turkey as Buhari finishes his visit for D-8 summit
Turkey police were on high alert during the protest. Source: Abdulkadir Erkahraman

Ipob supporters protest in Turkey as Buhari finishes his visit for D-8 summit
The separatists issued their demands to the Nigerian government. Source: Abdulkadir Erkahraman

Legit.ng recalls that President Buhari arrived in Turkey on Wednesday, October 18 to take part in the Developing 8 (D-8) Summit, which began on Friday, October 20.

The president arrived in Turkey, in company of his wife, Aisha, as well as other dignitaries.

The presidential aircraft reportedly touched down at the Esenboğa International Airport, in Ankara, the Turkish capital, at 6.20pm local time.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Akinyemi Akinrujomu Akinyemi Akinrujomu is a professionally-trained journalist with over 17 years of experience. His knowledge spans print, broadcast, and online media. He has worked in several top media organizations in Nigeria. He has also pioneered several print media publications. He is a graduate of History and International Studies from the Lagos State University and he also holds a professional National Diploma in Journalism. He loves reading, travelling and listening to music.

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