IPOB Raises Alarm As DSS Agent Attacks Nnamdi Kanu In Custody Amid Assassination Allegation

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to eliminate its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the Department of State Services.

A statement on Saturday by the Biafran group, alleged that one of the new DSS agents assigned to Mazi Kanu attacked him in the DSS headquarters with the intention to kill him on Friday. 

According to the statement, the situation led to other DSS officers physically dragging their fellow officer out of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's cell as he was seen kicking him. 

IPOB claims this is part of a larger plot to assassinate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu inside DSS headquarters under the pretext of having a misunderstanding with a DSS officer. 

The statement shared on X by Kanu's wife, Uchechi Okwu-Kanu partly read: "Information reaching IPOB leadership this night is that one of the new DSS agents assigned to MNK attacked him in the DSS headquarters with the intention to kill Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

"The situation lead other DSS officers physically to drag their fellow officer out of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s cell as he was seen kicking Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

"It seems the DSS and those that don’t want Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to be free are planning to assassinate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu inside DSS headquarters under the pretext of having misunderstanding with a DSS officer."

The group, however, condemned the action, warning that the DSS agent will face consequences for his actions, demanding that the Nigeria's secret police must ensure Kanu's safety in their custody. 

IPOB, threatened to take action if anything happens to their leader, warning that they are ready for another confrontation with the DSS, should the need arises.

"The action of this DSS officer is unacceptable and made to face the consequences of his action and the DSS must make sure that nothing happens to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in their custody. Unless they’re ready for another new confrontation with IPOB worldwide," IPOB said.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions between IPOB and the Nigerian government, with Kanu facing trial for alleged terrorism charges.