Biafra: IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Formally Announces Formation Of Eastern Security Network

Biafra political activist, Nnamdi Kanu has announced the formation of Eastern Security Network, under his command, AllNews reports.

In a comeback broadcast on Saturday (ongoing as at the time of publishing this report), Kanu, the self-exiled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) stressed that the decision was out of his passion to efficiently secure the South-South and South-Eastern regions of Nigeria.

"What we are launching today is 'Eastern Security Network' not Biafra army," the 53-year-old said.

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Kanu, who berated Eastern governors for not doing enough to safeguard lives and properties likened the Eastern Security Network to the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun.

In the broadcast, Kanu also announced Uchenna Okoroafor as his new media secretary.

Okoroafor replaces Amaka Ekwo, who until three weeks ago, was New Media and Special Duties Coordinator and Press Secretary to Nnamdi Kanu.