“Insecurity In South-East to Cease ‘In Two Minutes’ Post My Release,” Claims Nnamdi Kanu Amid Bail Denial
In a bold assertion that has stirred the public discourse, Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), declared that the pervasive insecurity plaguing the South-East geopolitical zone would end “two minutes after my release.” This statement came on the heels of a Federal High Court decision in Abuja, where Justice Binta Nyako denied Kanu’s bail application.
Kanu, who addressed the media following the court proceedings, implicated unnamed government officials in the perpetuation of the region’s unrest, suggesting their financial gain from the ongoing turmoil. “I suspect that some people in government are complicit. They are making money with this insecurity,” he alleged. The IPOB leader vowed that his freedom would swiftly bring an end to the violence attributed to the group, stating, “Let me come out of this nonsense, this mess, only two minutes, I guarantee you, and there will be peace in the South-East.”
The IPOB leader’s continued detention by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021, under charges of treasonable felony, has been marked by complaints of mistreatment and fears of a conspiracy against his life.
The South-East has witnessed a surge in violent assaults over the past three years, with attacks on security personnel, police stations, and military facilities becoming alarmingly routine. The economic impact has been palpable across states like Anambra, Enugu, Abia, and Imo, exacerbated by the “Monday sit-at-home” edict enforced by secessionist advocates. As regional leaders seek a political resolution, the shadow of violence looms large, instilling dread among the populace and disrupting the fabric of daily life.
This development comes at a critical juncture for the South-East, as the region grapples with the dual challenges of maintaining order and fostering economic stability amidst the chaos sown by unidentified assailants.
