Group accuses FG, DSS of plotting to assassinate Biafra leader

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March 28, 2016 6:31 PM

The group made the allegation in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful on Monday, March 28, 2016.

Nnamdi Kanu, director of the banned Radio Biafra, was detained by secret police on 17 October and accused of terrorism.

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The group made the allegation in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful on Monday, March 28, 2016.

Powerful said there is a “plot by FG, DSS and three Governors from the Southeastern States to eliminate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Director of Radio Biafra on his way to next court date," Powerful said.

“The meeting where the plot was perfected had top notches of All Progressives Congress, APC, three Governors from the South East and some Senators from the same zone and some well known enemies of the actualisation of Biafra project.

“The plan was perfected in the meeting and designed to be carried out by a killer squad who will open fire on the vehicle as he is being taken to court," he said.

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Kanu and two others are facing trial on a six-count charge of treason, unlawful possession of firearms and other offences bordering on their agitation for secession ‎of the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria.

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