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The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, said he had years ago spoken about being held in Sokoto and linked it to what they described as the eventual freedom of Biafra.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that they made the disclosure during a memorial gathering held at the family compound in Afaraukwu on February 14, 2026, to mark the burial anniversary of their parents. The event was organised by Biafra veterans under the banner of Great Great Concerned Elders.
Kanu’s father, HRM Eze Israel Okwu Kanu, and his mother, Ugoeze Kanu, died in October 2017 following a military operation at their residence. They were buried on February 14, 2020. The family has maintained that the incident and its aftermath contributed to their deaths.
Speaking at the gathering, Kanu’s younger brother and family spokesman, Prince Emma, said his brother had made a prediction more than eight years ago.
“Nnamdi Kanu predicted many years ago that any day he will get to Sokoto, we should know that the achievement of Biafra has come.
“If having Biafra is the last resort, let it be. Our parents are in the grave because of what they believe in, and we will not let them down.
“Mazi Kanu believes in dialogue, not in guns and bullets; and until he comes out from prison, the family will not rest. All who kidnapped the IPOB leader have not had peace since then.
“Those who conspired against this family, against Nnamdi Kanu, against Biafra, heaven and earth will be against you.
“If we have hands in the matter as Kanu family for Biafra not to come, and collected money to ensure Biafra doesn’t materialize, the land should not protect us, heaven will not protect us.”
Emma described Kanu as an advocate of dialogue rather than violence and insisted the family would continue to stand by him until he regains freedom.
At the graveside of their parents, family members offered prayers, calling on God and nature to act against anyone they believe played a role in Kanu’s arrest and continued detention. They also declared that any member of the family who works against the Biafra cause for personal gain should face consequences.
