The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has again reiterated that the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will end the insecurity in the southeast.
This statement came after Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, visited Kanu in solitary confinement.
IPOB clarified on Saturday in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, that Kanu was not involved in criminal activities and did not order the killing of soldiers.
“Instead, he has consistently advocated for peaceful remembrance of fallen heroes and an end to violence.
“The same way we don’t want any Biafran killed is how we don’t want any other person or persons to lose their lives.
“All lives are precious before God and the freedom for Biafra will mean nothing if we don’t value the lives of fellow human beings,” he said.
The group blamed the Nigerian Army for past massacres and attacks on innocent civilians, leading to ongoing anger and resentment.
“IPOB demands Kanu’s release to bring peace to the region,” urging an end to killing and counter-killing.
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