On May 30, Biafrans celebrated their Biafra Heroes Day with a resounding Sit-at-Home Protest and for the first time in recent history of the annual event, no Biafran was reported killed by Nigerian security forces. However, in some parts of Biafra land on the same day, in Calabar, Nigeria security forces (Police and Navy) were involved in fierce gun battle which led to the death of atleast 3 police officers and the burning down of a police Barracks.
Following the Tuesday’s clash, there are indications that the naval operatives used a General Purpose Machine Gun to bring down a section of the Akim Police Barracks in the Cross River State capital.
Trouble started earlier on Tuesday when an unidentified naval rating was shot in the left shoulder a by policeman over an alleged traffic offence.
The situation later degenerated as a section of the Akim Police Station, which is located along the busy IBB Way, was allegedly burnt by some naval personnel, while two vehicles were also set ablaze.
It was learnt that two policemen identified as Sergeant Odudu and Corporal Emmanuel Mbang were shot dead at close range while a third policeman simply identified as Ibiam was shot in the left eye.
Navy used a General Purpose Machine Gun to bring down a section of the Akim Police Barracks in the
