Anxiety over life of detained Biafra leader, Kanu

The parents of the detained Biafran movement leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who operates Radio Biafra, have expressed concerns over his whereabouts, and that they do not know whether he is alive or dead.

They lamented that the agony of the family has been compounded due to their inability to have access to the detained activist, and called on the Federal Government to order the release of their son from detention.

His father, Eze Israel Kanu, the monarch of Isiama Afaraukwu in Umuahia North Council Area of Abia State who said he was surprised at the prolonged detention of his son, stated, that “I am aware that in Nigeria the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

“I am surprised that my son is being detained. I have been asking why he is being held without getting an answer,” Eze Kanu lamented.

“I was confused because my son was coming to see me when he was arrested. When I asked where he was arrested they said Abuja. I sent to confirm his state of health and the report I got is that he is alive, that is why I am able to talk now”.

Addressing journalists at his Ome Udo Palace, Eze Kanu, said that they were worried at the ordeal their first son has
been passing through.

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Eze Kanu however, disclosed that his son, born during the Nigeria-Biafra war, has never discussed his pro-Biafran activism with him, pointing out that he is not the trouble making type.

According to the monarch, “my son is not a trouble maker, and his campaign reflects the mind of the majority of the people in the South East geopolitical zone given the protests that have trailed his arrest and detention.’’

On whether he could influence his son to drop the agitation, Eze Kanu said he could not guarantee that as his son is a full fledged adult.

“My son is an adult and fully matured to be able to express his mind on any issue”.

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