‘We are fighting to make people free, not die,’ Nnamdi Kanu condemns killing of soldiers in Aba
By Ishaya Ibrahim
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State by suspected sit-at-home enforcers.
Kanu, who appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja in a treasonable felony trial, said IPOB was founded on the principle of non-violence.
He spoke flanked by his lawyers, including Aloy Ejimakor after the court proceeding.
Nnamdi Kanu said the recent killing of soldiers in Aba who were fellow Igbos was unfortunate as their families are now in mourning.
Hear him: “I condemn every manner of killing because IPOB was founded on a non-violent principle. We maintain that up to this very day. And some of these soldiers (killed) are also our people, and the family is now in mourning.
“All the making of young widows is condemned in its entirety. I don’t want it. I don’t want anyone to die.
“We are fighting for freedom. So, how can we fight for death at the same time? It is not possible. We want people to be free. That is what we are fighting for.
“We’ve suffered a lot in Africa. I don’t know if you know that. Africans have suffered, from slavery in Arabia to slavery in Europe and slavery in America. So, I think we should focus our time and be devoted towards making sure that Africa stands up to what God has promised this continent. And that’s why we are doing what we are doing.”
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