Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asserted his resilience in the face of terrorism charges following the Supreme Court verdict that he must face trial on allegations by the Federal Government. Kanu expressed his determination not to be broken by the legal challenges in a statement conveyed through his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, after visiting the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja.
While Kanu acknowledged the Supreme Court’s decision, he raised questions about its implications, particularly in relation to Nigerian laws cited in their brief before the court. Despite reservations, Kanu accepted the verdict, emphasizing the finality of Supreme Court decisions.
In a separate statement, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, disclosed that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) issued warnings to herdsmen, thugs, and vigilante groups operating in the South-East as part of its third-anniversary activities. The ESN specifically cautioned the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) to halt alleged abductions in the state.
The statement demanded the disbandment of political thugs, vigilante outfits, and the Ebubeagu militia established by South-East governors. IPOB ordered government-sponsored criminals, car-snatching gangs, kidnappers, and rapists in Imo and Anambra States to vacate their camps, issuing a stern warning to the Anambra Vigilante Group.
The group also expressed concern about Fulani herdsmen operating in various states and accused them of engaging in highway robbery and kidnapping. IPOB demanded that these activities cease, particularly around the Lokpanta area.
The warnings and demands underscore the ongoing tensions in the region, with IPOB and its affiliated security outfit emphasizing their commitment to the protection of Biafran interests.
