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Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To South East Attacks, Sends Mesasage To Victims

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Freedom For Nnamdi Kanu Is A Condition For Peace In The South East - Ogah

Following the increasing spate of attacks in the South East region of the country, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed concern over the situation.

Naija News reports that the Special Counsel to the IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Monday, Dember 12, 2022.

Ejimakor said Kanu lamented over the spate of attacks in the South East during a routine meeting with some members of his legal team at the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS) in Abuja.

The lawyer said the IPOB leader expressed sadness over the worsening security situation in the region and strongly condemned the attacks across Igboland

Ejimakor added that the Biafra agitator sympathized with the victims of the attacks and also condoled with him over the attack on his hometown over the weekend.

He wrote: “Update: I had visitation with #MNK today. With profound sadness, he received news of the staggered attacks of the past few days across Southeast, including the one in my hometown.

“He asked me to strongly condemn the attacks on his behalf & convey his comfort to all the victims.”

Imo: IPOB Members Are Responsible For The Attack On INEC Office – Police

The Imo State Police Command has announced that the attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State was perpetrated by IPOB.

Recall that some unknown gunmen attacked the INEC head office in Owerri, Imo State. The incident which occurred on Monday led to the death of no fewer than three suspects.

The attack affected the part of the building occupied by the Election and Party Monitoring (EPM) Department, no critical election material was destroyed.

Speaking on the attack on Channels Television, the spokesman of the Command, Mike Abattam, said the gunmen who attacked INEC’s office in the state were members of IPOB.

Abbatam disclosed that investigations into the incident indicated that the proscribed group was responsible for the attack.



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