The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has distanced himself from the violence occurring in the southeastern region of the country.
Kanu asserted that those responsible for the violence, which has resulted in the indiscriminate killing of fellow citizens and the destruction of property, falsely claiming association with IPOB, would face consequences.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, immediately following the denial of bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government, Kanu emphasized that the violence persists due to his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). He pledged that if released, peace would prevail in the entire South-East region.
Kanu stressed, "Those who engage in criminal activities will not escape justice. I guarantee it. No one perpetrating crimes in the South East will evade punishment. They are emboldened by my incarceration. If I were free, such actions would not be tolerated."
He expressed suspicion regarding possible complicity of some government officials in profiting from the insecurity, stating, "I suspect that certain individuals in authority are involved. They are benefiting from the chaos. They understand that with my release, this chaos would cease in a matter of minutes."
