The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, appeared in court on Wednesday, denying any involvement in the recent killings of soldiers in Abia State.
Kanu emphasized that IPOB is founded on non-violent principles and condemned the killings in their entirety, according to Channels TV.
He insisted that the group is fighting for freedom, not violence, highlighting the suffering of Africans throughout history, adding that the essence of the struggle is for people to be free.
Kanu’s legal team reiterated demands for his release, citing judgments from domestic and international courts.
“I condemn in its entirety all of the killings, because IPOB was founded on a non-violent principle, and we maintain that stand. And some of these soldiers, we were told are also our people, and his family is in mourning right now.
“So I condemn all the killings. I don’t want that. We are fighting for freedom, so, how can we want violence? We want people to be free. We have suffered a lot in Africa, from slavery in Arabia, Europe and now slavery in America. This is when to focus on this continent, and be what God wants us to be, so that they will know that we know what we are doing,’ he told journalists in court.
The case continues, with a focus on Kanu’s call for peace and freedom.
