The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the death of its leader’s father, Israel Kanu.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Israel Kanu, who is the father of Nnamdi Kanu and also the traditional ruler of Afaraukwu community of Umuahia in Abia State were, however, not disclosed by the group.

A statement by Emma Powerful, the Media and Publicity Secretary of the group, simply stated that the monarch has joined his wife, Lolo Sally Kanu to be with his created.

Kanu had months back also announced the death of his mother, saying that she died out of complications arising from arriving from military attack on her when they came for him (Kanu)

In the release announcing the death of Israel Kanu, IPOB also blamed it on the military and the assault on his family. Powerful added that Israel Kanu’s death was quickened by the death of his wife.

The release read in part, “We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to console the family our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the entire Kanu family and the community of Afaraukwu, over the passing of their father, uncle, brother and traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty Eze Sir Israel Okwu Kanu the Egwu Ukwu II of Afaraukwu.

“He joined his ancestors as a result of health complications arising from the trauma of the invasion of his palace by Nigerian soldiers on September 14, 2017 and most recently over the shock of the sudden death of his wife Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Okwu Kanu.

“We are left in no doubt the military attack on Isiama Afaraukwu and the Kanu family by the armed forces of the Federal Government of Nigeria is the principal cause of death of our leader’s parents. We confidently state, without fear of contradiction, that our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu have also sacrificed his parents in pursuit of freedom for the people of Biafra. There is no greater act of devotion to a noble cause than this.”

He added that, “Rather than weaken or diminish our resolve to restore Biafra, the passing of our leader’s parents will infuse us with a greater sense of determination because only by accomplishing the liberation of Biafra will we truly mourn them.

“We are asking Almighty God Chukwu Okike Abiama to grant the family, friends, lovers of freedom, Afaraukwu Eze-in-Council and entire community the fortitude to bear the great loss and vacuum the passing of His Majesty has created in our midst.”

SOURCE: AUTHENTIC NIGERIA: https://authenticng.com/biafra-ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu-loses-father/

How many papa him get ?

if anyone's to blame,it is Buhari. Like sheep bunched together.

mum and dad is gone

...life is really hard for a Nigerian

Hope it was a trailer.

How many times will dix man die?

RIP

The man with 9 lives.

Nnamdi you have killed your father.

You have desecrated the natural order in Afarkawu and the curse be upon you

Abdul05:
if anyone's to blame,it is Buhari. Like sheep bunched together.

Problem Pikin, only you kill your mama & papa? all on the premise of an illusion called biafra? bad upbringing, sorry they had to pay the ultimate price, Ipob goat.

So sad!

Mum to dad no one to bury another, may God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

hisgrace090:
So sad!

Mum to dad no one to bury another, may God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Nnamdi Kanu is bad omen, nothing is new under the sun, even millions of bigoted fools believed in Hitler and the 3rd Reich.

Abdul05:
if anyone's to blame,it is Buhari. Like sheep bunched together.

Buhari is evil personified

A serial tyrant and dictator

Look at sowore case today.... An eye opener for doubters

sapele914:
Nnamdi Kanu is bad omen, nothing is new under the sun, even millions of bigoted fools believed in Hitler and the 3rd Reich.

These are the supporters of Buhari I was talking about.... Applauding evil everywhere they go..

A man who is above the law and chooses the law to obey... This is the kind of man you support..

Shame on you

sapele914:
Nnamdi Kanu is bad omen, nothing is new under the sun, even millions of bigoted fools believed in Hitler and the 3rd Reich.

The difference is that unlike Hitler who was a war monger, Kanu wants issues settled by the democratic instrument of referendum

I certainly think it is the right of Igbos to decide if they want to be part of Nigeria or not

May His Soul Rest in Peace.

RIP Papa Kanu.


Eze Kanu, so much loved his wife that they can't stay apart. Her demise took a huge part of him that he felt living was meaningless to him.

His son was not helping matters by fighting for a loss course which have brought pain and destruction of his people.

My heartfelt sympathy goes to His Family and The People of Afaraukwu Community. May God Comfort them all.

Eze I.O rest in peace .I remember the days you used to tell me that i was so stubborn,not knowing that Nnamdi was more stubborn than i will ever be.

The last you and Lolo came to the house was to encourage but now to you,herein i say rest in peace.