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Angry Igbo Leaders declare that Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention is unfair while govt gives amnesty to Boko Haram
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A coalition of Igbo leaders have strongly condemned the ongoing detention of pro-Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu, criticizing the Nigerian government for what they describe as a double standard in its approach to national security and justice.
The group expressed outrage that, while Kanu remains imprisoned for four years over his push for self-determination, the same government is reintegrating Boko Haram members into society under the guise of repentance and amnesty.
In a statement issued on Monday, the group also accused the federal government of allegedly paying large sums of money to bandits in a bid to appease them—an approach they warned could further weaken state authority and embolden criminality.
They demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued incarceration as unjust, discriminatory, and a violation of his rights and those of the Igbo people.
The group’s grievance is rooted in what they see as a clear double standard: if the federal government can go to great lengths to reintegrate Boko Haram terrorists—who took up arms against innocent citizens—back into society, then the same gesture should be extended to Nnamdi Kanu, who has never taken up arms or waged war against the country.
The statement was jointly signed by Ben Nwankwo and Evans Nwankwo, Executive Directors of Ambassadors for Self-Determination USA; AVID President, Sylvester Onyia; as well as Maxwell Dede and Father Odimegwa of the Rising Sun Group.
The statement partly reads:
“In an unprecedented display of hypocrisy, Nigeria’s federal government has adopted a strategy of rehabilitating and reintegrating Boko Haram members back into society.
Meanwhile, it continues to offer large sums of money to bandits in a misguided effort to appease them—an approach that ultimately erodes its own authority and weakens national security.
In stark contrast, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu—a courageous freedom fighter advocating for the self-determination of his people—remains unjustly imprisoned simply for standing up for his rights and those of the Igbo nation.”
“The world must not turn a blind eye to this egregious injustice. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s continued imprisonment is fueling a global wave of outrage that demands urgent and decisive action.The recent condemnation of the Kenyan government by the international community for its involvement in the illegal abduction of Mazi Kanu on Kenyan soil is a commendable development. However, it should be recognized as only the first step toward full justice.
We demand the identification and prosecution of all Nigerian and Kenyan operatives who played a role in this unlawful act.
Until true justice is achieved, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu must be released immediately and unconditionally.”
“Our collective voice will not be silenced. We stand unwavering in our pursuit of justice, dignity, and the fundamental right to self-determination for all.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Suspected bandits have kidnapped retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and his wife on Matazu Road in Katsina State.
Security sources told PRNigeria that the couple was ambushed on Saturday morning, May 30, 2026, while travelling in a red Peugeot 504 saloon car.
The gunmen intercepted the vehicle and whisked the retired officer and his wife to an unknown location.
The driver escaped with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, a security source said.
The former DDI and his wife were waylaid by armed men on the route. The driver escaped with gunshot injuries and is receiving medical attention,” the source stated.
Security forces have launched search-and-rescue operations and deployed intelligence assets to track the abductors, according to the source. Official confirmation from the military was still pending at press time.
—Rising concern in Katsina—
The abduction comes amid persistent insecurity in parts of Katsina despite ongoing military operations against bandit groups in the North-West.
In recent years, several serving and retired security personnel have been targeted on highways linking Katsina to neighbouring states. PRNigeria reports that criminal groups now see high-profile individuals, including retired military officers, as lucrative targets.
Maj-Gen Abubakar served as Director of Defence Information and was one of the Nigerian military’s most visible spokespersons during the counterinsurgency campaign against Boko Haram.
The incident is expected to renew calls for stronger security along major highways and rural communities in Katsina, where residents continue to face kidnapping and banditry.
Credit :PRNigeria
Abia State Police Command has nabbed two suspects for conspiracy, attempted child theft and possession of hard drugs.
The Command which made this known on Saturday, named the suspects as Nzubechi Chinagorom and Chinonso Chibundu, indigenes of Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA of the Abia State.
In a statement signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Command said its officers apprehended the suspects through actionable intelligence, in collaboration with Olokoro vigilante personnel.
She stated that the suspects went to the residence of one Miss Amarachi Chinyereugo and attempted to forcibly take away her two-week-old baby girl.
DSP Chinaka said that the Nzubechi Chinagorom allegedly stabbed the nursing mother with a kitchen knife during a struggle, causing the baby to fall and hit her head on ground.
The police spokesperson said that the two suspects fled from the scene and ran into a nearby bush on realizing that the nursing mother, Miss Amarachi Chinyereugo cried out for help.
She added that the suspects were later apprehended at a bus stop
where they had reportedly gone to take hard drugs.
“The mother and child were immediately rushed to the hospital, where they received treatment and have since recovered.
“The suspects were apprehended, exhibits were recovered and investigation has been conducted at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Suspects will be charged to court on 2/06/2026,” Chinaka said.
Ex-Minister of Labour and Productivity, SellJoel Ikenya, has been declared winner of the governorship primaries conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Taraba State.
Mr Felix Hyat, the chairman of the election committee, who announced the results in Jalingo on Saturday, said Ikenya scored 34,173, to defeat Mr Dinshiya Usman, who polled 4,853.
Hyat, who described the exercise as free, fair and transparent, commended the state working committee of the party for the peaceful conduct.
Ikenya, in his acceptance speech, pledged to revive Taraba to her days of glory if elected governor in 2027.
“I will transform Taraba; I will change the state from salary base, to an industrialised state.
“My desire is to also revive the state infrastructure and attract more investors to boost the economy,” he said.
The governorship candidate, however, denied the allegations of factional PDP in Taraba.
“There is no factional PDP in Taraba; I don’t know where the other people are coming from.
“PDP in Taraba is one, and we do not have any faction in the state. We are working as one united family to reclaim our mandate from Gov. Agbu Kefas of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the Nyesom Wike led faction of the party had recently declared senator Emmanuel Bwacha as its governorship candidate in Taraba.
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