IPOB Reveals Plot To Kill Leader Nnamdi Kanu, Threatens Lawsuit Against Reno Omokri, Others.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)  alleged that there is a strategized plot to execute its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, following comments made by entrepreneur Chigozie Nnabugwu during a television programme.

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‎IPOB also threatened legal action against News Central Television and several individuals, including Reno Omokri, over what it described as defamatory statements against Kanu.

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‎In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB condemned remarks allegedly made by Nnabugwu during an appearance on News Central Television’s Breakfast Xtra programme.

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‎According to the group, Nnabugwu called on the Federal Government to execute Kanu, arguing that such a move would restore peace in the South-East.

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‎IPOB described the comments as “dangerous” and alleged that they formed part of a wider campaign against its leader and the Biafra agitation.

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‎The seperatist group claimed that violence in the region escalated only after Kanu’s arrest and extradition to Nigeria in June 2021 and alleged that criminal activities were orchestrated to discredit the organisation.

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‎The Federal Government and security agencies have consistently blamed violent attacks in the South-East on criminal elements and have repeatedly linked many of the incidents to IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network. IPOB has consistently denied those allegations.

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‎The group said it would institute legal proceedings against News Central Television, Nnabugwu, Reno Omokri, former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, Lolo Nneka Chimezie and other unnamed persons over alleged defamatory statements concerning Kanu.

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‎The statement read, “We are taking this to court. News Central, this so-called businessman, Reno Omokri, Bashir Ahmed, Nneka Chimezie and every other sponsored liar – prepare your evidence. Present in open court what the Nigerian government could not tender in over ten years of persecution,” Powerful stated.

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‎IPOB also urged its members to remain committed to its agitation despite what it described as intimidation.

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