TRAUMA AND TRIBUTE: NNAMDI KANU REMEMBERS HIS PARENTS

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In a poignant reflection, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has the heart-wrenching story of how his parents’ lives were forever changed by the brutal attack on his home by the Nigerian Army in 2017.

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A DAY OF INFAMY: THE ATTACK ON AFARAUKWU

On that fateful day in September 2017, the Nigerian Army, under the guise of Operation Python Dance, launched a deadly assault on Kanu’s residence in Afaraukwu, Abia State. The attack left 28 innocent people dead and Kanu’s parents, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and Lolo Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Okwu Kanu, traumatized.

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A PAINFUL LEGACY: THE LOSS OF INNOCENT LIVES

The trauma inflicted on Kanu’s parents was so severe that it ultimately led to their demise five years ago. Kanu’s anguish is palpable as he remembers the lives lost and the pain inflicted on his family. He vows to continue fighting for the freedom and justice that his parents and the IPOB community have been denied.

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A CALL FOR JUSTICE: NNAMDI KANU DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY

Kanu’s statement is a powerful indictment of the Nigerian government’s actions. He accuses them of attempting to cover up their crimes by labeling IPOB a terrorist group. Kanu demands accountability for the lives lost and the trauma inflicted on his family and community.

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A TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN: NNAMDI KANU’S PLEDGE

As Kanu remembers his parents and the innocent lives lost, he reiterates his commitment to the IPOB community and the fight for Biafra. His tribute is a pledge to continue advocating for freedom, justice, and the rights of his people.