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Key Points:

The Indigenous People of Biafra has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government, stating the country is "sitting on a keg of gunpowder" over the deteriorating health of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a strongly-worded statement, IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful cautioned that failure to address Kanu's medical condition could trigger a crisis surpassing Nigeria's historical experience.

Key Points:
  • IPOB warned President Tinubu and DSS of catastrophic consequences if Kanu's health fails.
  • The group described Kanu as "priceless" and demanded his unconditional release.
  • IPOB drew a historical parallel to the assassination that triggered World War I.
  • The statement accused the government of playing "reckless games" with Kanu's life.
  • IPOB alerted international bodies and human rights organizations to intervene.
  • The group disclaimed responsibility for potential reactions if "provocation continues."
  • The warning highlights escalating tensions around Kanu's prolonged detention.
The statement signals a critical pressure point in Nigeria's security landscape, where a health crisis risks transforming a legal detention into a national emergency.

Sources: Daily Post