The younger brother of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was arrested by security forces in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Tuesday.
The arrest occurred during a protest where supporters and family members were demanding the unconditional release of the IPOB leader.
Eyewitnesses reported that the protest was peaceful before security personnel intervened to disperse the crowd, leading to several arrests, including that of Kanu’s brother.
The family has confirmed the arrest but details regarding the specific charges or his current location remain unclear. This development is likely to intensify tensions among IPOB supporters and groups advocating for Nnamdi Kanu’s release from detention.
