In a dramatic twist following his denial of bail by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja, Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has leveled damning allegations against government officials, accusing them of profiting from the pervasive insecurity plaguing the South-East geopolitical zone.
Addressing reporters after the court proceedings, Kanu asserted, “I suspect that some people in government are complicit. They are making money with this insecurity. They know if Nnamdi Kanu is outside, in two minutes, this nonsense will stop.”
Expressing confidence in his ability to restore peace to the region if released, Kanu stated, “Anybody involved in any form of violence in the South-East in the name of IPOB, let me come out of this nonsense, this mess, only two minutes, I guarantee you, and there will be peace in the South-East.”
Kanu’s remarks shed light on the deep-rooted concerns regarding the alleged collusion between certain government officials and the perpetuation of insecurity in the South-East.
His insistence on his potential to quell violence underscores the volatile nature of the ongoing crisis in the region.
Prior to his statements, Kanu had lamented his treatment while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), raising allegations of poor treatment and a conspiracy to endanger his life.
Over the past three years, the South-East has been plagued by relentless attacks attributed to “unknown gunmen,” resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property, including police stations and military facilities.
The resulting instability has taken a toll on the economies of Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Imo, and Ebonyi states, exacerbating the already precarious situation in the region.
As leaders in the South-East continue to pursue avenues for resolving the escalating crisis, Kanu’s assertions underscore the urgent need for decisive action to address the underlying causes of insecurity and restore peace to the beleaguered region.