CurrentReport Blog In recent developments from Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reiterated his stance on non-violence amidst escalating tensions in the Southeast region. Kanu, known for his advocacy for Biafran independence, expressed deep concern over the recent violence that claimed the lives of soldiers during a sit-at-home order on May 30 in Abia State.
Reports surfaced of an attack on a military checkpoint at Obikabia junction, resulting in the tragic loss of five soldiers and the destruction of two patrol vans. Kanu, speaking from the Abuja Federal High Court, expressed deep remorse over these casualties, highlighting that some of the soldiers were from the very communities affected by the violence.
“I don’t want anybody to die,” Kanu declared emphatically. “We are fighting for freedom; we want people to be free.” His remarks underscore a profound commitment to the principle that liberty should not come at the cost of human lives. Kanu went further to denounce any actions that perpetuate sorrow among families, stating unequivocally, “All the making of young widows is condemned in its entirety.”
Central to Kanu’s message is a call for unity and non-violence in the pursuit of self-determination for the people of Biafra. He passionately articulated a vision where Africa rises above its historical struggles, urging a collective effort to fulfill its divine promise.
“From slavery in Arabia to Europe and America, we have endured much,” Kanu reflected. “It is time for our continent to fulfill the destiny that this continent stands up to what God promised.”
