A post circulating on Facebook, shared by a user known as Celebrity Blogger, claims that Nigerian senator Enyinnaya Abaribe allegedly aksed Igbo people across Nigeria to “arm yourselves with courage… because what is coming may be more dangerous than what we saw during the Biafra War.”
As at the time of verification, the post had 15 likes, 5 comments, and 25 reshares.
The user also attached an image of a man holding a gun alongside a photo of Senator Abaribe, giving the post a misleading impression of credibility and urgency.
Who Is Enyinnaya Abaribe?
Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe is a Nigerian politician representing the Abia South Senatorial District. He has been a member of the Senate since 2007.
The Claim
The viral post alleges that Abaribe issued a warning, urging Igbos to stay vigilant, prepare for danger and defend themselves.
The language used is ‘alarmist’, referencing the Biafra War and claiming a “coming storm” in Nigeria.
Verification
A thorough investigation shows that the claim is false:
1. No credible media report
No reputable Nigerian news organisation published any report confirming that Senator Abaribe made such a statement.
A claim of this magnitude would have generated extensive coverage, yet none exists.
2. No such statement on Abaribe’s official social media accounts
A review of his verified social media pages shows no post, tweet, or video in which he made or suggested such comments.
3. The source page lacks credibility
The Facebook page that shared the claim is known for posting false, sensational, and inciteful content, raising doubts about its reliability. Such as
4. Misleading images
The photo of a man holding a gun is not related to Senator Abaribe or any Nigerian security context. It appears to have been used to create fear and exaggerate the narrative.
5. Suspicious external link
The post includes a link directing readers to “full details.” However, clicking the link redirects users to a Chinese website, which has no connection to Nigerian politics—indicating clickbait or potential malicious intent.
Conclusion
The claim that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe urged Igbos to “arm themselves” is false, misleading, and aimed at inciting fear.
There is no evidence that he made such a statement, and both the photos and the source of the information are unreliable.
