{"id":20363,"date":"2024-10-03T09:09:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T08:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/?p=20363"},"modified":"2024-10-03T09:09:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T08:09:08","slug":"video-of-car-arson-unconnected-with-sit-at-home-in-nigerias-south-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/video-of-car-arson-unconnected-with-sit-at-home-in-nigerias-south-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Video of car arson unconnected with sit-at-home in Nigeria\u2019s South-East"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Claim: An X user posted<\/a> a video<\/a> showing two vehicles burning, claiming that it is a recent development in the \u201csit at home\u201d happening in the southeast region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Verdict: Misleading!<\/strong> The video is not as recent. Results from credible media reports indicate that the video is a 2021 incident of the killing of club owner Phillip Udala by unknown gunmen in the Abatete area of Anambra State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over the years, Easterners have agitated<\/a> for the division of Nigeria to form their own nation, “Biafra.” This movement originally began with Odumegwu Ojukwu, a former military officer in the 1960s, and eventually led to the Nigerian Civil War.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent times, a group called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)<\/a> was formed by Nnamdi Kanu, advocating for the establishment of Biafra, as an independent nation. This movement has led to various laws and orders in the Eastern states, one of which is the Monday sit-at-home directive<\/a> that has significantly impacted the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of this, an X user, @dmightyangel,<\/a> shared a video<\/a> showing two vehicles engulfed by fire, claiming that the incident happened recently during a sit-at-home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with the video was the caption, \u201cAn Inside Look at Anambra\u2019s Sit-At-Home Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The post, as of Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, has garnered about 104,000 views, 668 likes, 348 reposts, 68 quotes, and 134 bookmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reaction to the post, some Facebook users called for an independent Biafran State, but others thought the video was old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@Alpha_Yom<\/a> writes, There’s (a) a lot of potential in this state. It\u2019s sad how much destruction is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another user, @AkukariaSA<\/a> suggested, \u201cTime to withdraw the Nigerian military and let them have their Biafra in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, @chukwe<\/a> stated, \u201cThis happened years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noticing the significant engagement the post received and the divergent views towards it, DUBAWA decided to investigate the accuracy of the claim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA subjected some of the video\u2019s screen grabs to Google Reverse Image Search. The result led us to a Facebook<\/a> post dated Oct. 23, 2021, showing a similar image posted by the claimant, however, with a different context. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As inferred from the post, unknown gunmen had killed a certain Chukwunonso Phillip (also known as Chief Udala) at Abete junction alongside his escort and police.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of the  Facebook post reads, \u2026Chief Udala was murdered by unknown gunmen at Abatete Junction two months ago, he was burnt together with his vehicles and Police escort…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probing further, we came across a YouTube<\/a> video report by Punch on July 16, 2021, stating that the incident happened on July 13, 2021, where Philip Udala was ambushed and killed in Abatete Anambra State alongside his entourage. A video similar to the claimant\u2019s can be seen between 0:58 and 1:38 minute of the YouTube post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Screenshot of Punch\u2019s report on the killing of club owner Philip Udala in Anambra state.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Television Continental News (TVC) also reported a similar story on YouTube<\/a> on July 14, 2021, adding that four persons were killed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, DUBAWA carried out a keyword search on Google, leading us to various reports by credible media outlets reporting the incident in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Post<\/a> on July 14, 2021, reported the incident stating that Philip Udala, Chairman of Udala Football Club in Anambra State, was murdered when his convoy was ambushed at Eke-Agu Market junction in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the newspaper, his murderers initially hit a police facility in the area and were fleeing the scene when they ran into Udala’s convoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, Punch and TVC News reported similar incidents on July 16, 2021, as seen here<\/a> and here<\/a>, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA\u2019s investigations reveal the video originated in 2021 when unknown gunmen killed the Chairman of Udala Football Club in Anambra State. Therefore, the claim is misleading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Claim: An X user posted a video showing two vehicles burning, claiming that it is a recent development in the \u201csit at home\u201d happening in the southeast region. Verdict: Misleading! The video is not as recent. Results from credible media reports indicate that the video is a 2021 incident of the killing of club owner Phillip Udala by unknown gunmen in the Abatete area of Anambra State. Full Text Over the years, Easterners have agitated for the division of Nigeria to form their own nation, “Biafra.” This movement originally began with Odumegwu Ojukwu, a former military officer in the 1960s, and eventually led to the Nigerian Civil War. In recent times, a group called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was formed by Nnamdi Kanu, advocating for the establishment of Biafra, as an independent nation. This movement has led to various laws and orders in the Eastern states, one of which is the Monday sit-at-home directive that has significantly impacted the region. In light of this, an X user, @dmightyangel, shared a video showing two vehicles engulfed by fire, claiming that the incident happened recently during a sit-at-home.  Along with the video was the caption, \u201cAn Inside Look at Anambra\u2019s Sit-At-Home Monday.\u201d The post, as of Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, has garnered about 104,000 views, 668 likes, 348 reposts, 68 quotes, and 134 bookmarks. In reaction to the post, some Facebook users called for an independent Biafran State, but others thought the video was old. @Alpha_Yom writes, There’s (a) a lot of potential in this state. It\u2019s sad how much destruction is happening. Another user, @AkukariaSA suggested, \u201cTime to withdraw the Nigerian military and let them have their Biafra in peace.\u201d Meanwhile, @chukwe stated, \u201cThis happened years ago.\u201d Noticing the significant engagement the post received and the divergent views towards it, DUBAWA decided to investigate the accuracy of the claim.  Verification DUBAWA subjected some of the video\u2019s screen grabs to Google Reverse Image Search. The result led us to a Facebook post dated Oct. 23, 2021, showing a similar image posted by the claimant, however, with a different context.  As inferred from the post, unknown gunmen had killed a certain Chukwunonso Phillip (also known as Chief Udala) at Abete junction alongside his escort and police.   Part of the  Facebook post reads, \u2026Chief Udala was murdered by unknown gunmen at Abatete Junction two months ago, he was burnt together with his vehicles and Police escort…\u201d Probing further, we came across a YouTube video report by Punch on July 16, 2021, stating that the incident happened on July 13, 2021, where Philip Udala was ambushed and killed in Abatete Anambra State alongside his entourage. A video similar to the claimant\u2019s can be seen between 0:58 and 1:38 minute of the YouTube post. Television Continental News (TVC) also reported a similar story on YouTube on July 14, 2021, adding that four persons were killed. Furthermore, DUBAWA carried out a keyword search on Google, leading us to various reports by credible media outlets reporting the incident in 2021. Daily Post on July 14, 2021, reported the incident stating that Philip Udala, Chairman of Udala Football Club in Anambra State, was murdered when his convoy was ambushed at Eke-Agu Market junction in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area. According to the newspaper, his murderers initially hit a police facility in the area and were fleeing the scene when they ran into Udala’s convoy. Also, Punch and TVC News reported similar incidents on July 16, 2021, as seen here and here, respectively. Conclusion DUBAWA\u2019s investigations reveal the video originated in 2021 when unknown gunmen killed the Chairman of Udala Football Club in Anambra State. 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