Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kpirikpiri Police Division, Ebonyi State, John John, on Sunday evening escaped death when members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents clashed, police said.

The clash occurred at Oguzoronweya Primary School in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Police stormed the area where IPOB members were having a meeting. This led to a clash between the security agents and the proscribed group.

The DPO, Mr John, was attacked with stones and other dangerous weapons, police said.

Police arrested an Abakaliki-based lawyer, Orogwu Ndubuisi, and his fiance, who were said to be with the IPOB members during their meeting in the school.

Five IPOB members were a...