- Claims have appeared online saying 80 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a recent clash with ‘Biafra forces’
- Legit.ng reports that supporters of Biafra continue to press for secession from Nigeria over alleged marginalisation
- Legit.ng checked if there was evidence for the viral claim on the alleged soldiers’ killing in Abia state
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 4 years of experience in fact-checking.
Ohafia, Abia state – Claims started circulating on Facebook in December 2024 that 80 Nigerian soldiers were killed while ‘clashing’ with pro-Biafran forces in Ohafia, Abia state.
