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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Enugu State Government and the Nigerian Army of enabling insecurity in the South-East, alleging that the recent attack on a Catholic church in Udi Local Government Area was part of a broader campaign against the region.

The allegations were contained in the first weekly address delivered on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, by Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ, Head of the 4th Administration of IPOB’s Directorate of State, who said the address marked the beginning of a regular engagement with supporters on developments concerning the group’s activities and its campaign for the release of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Enugu Church Attack

Speaking on the attack at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inoyi, Affa community, Udi Local Government Area, which occurred during Mass on Sunday, August 2, Nwaọgụ described the incident as a “theatre of terror.”

According to him, armed men invaded the church, dragged worshippers from the altar, including a seminarian, while distraught women gathered outside in the rain protesting the deteriorating security situation. He said one abducted victim had been found while two others remained in captivity.

Allegations Against Enugu Government and Nigerian Army

The IPOB official alleged that the Enugu State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, was creating conditions that allowed Fulani herders to attack communities across the South-East.

He claimed that authorities were deliberately demonising the Eastern Security Network (ESN), which he described as the group’s security arm, while failing to confront what he called the “real perpetrators” of violence.

Nwaọgụ further alleged that the government’s failure to publicly condemn the church attack amounted to complicity and argued that the assault was facilitated by the weakening of community-based security structures that ESN had previously maintained.

Defence of ESN

The IPOB leader praised ESN, saying its operatives continued to protect communities, churches, farms and homes throughout Biafraland.

He maintained that ESN had prevented larger-scale attacks in the region but argued that the group’s operations were being undermined by government efforts to label it a terrorist organisation.

He commended the operatives for what he described as their sacrifices in protecting local communities.

Claims Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

Nwaọgụ argued that the current security challenges in the South-East were linked to the continued detention of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

According to him, criminal elements had exploited Kanu’s absence following his arrest and extraordinary rendition in June 2021.

He also referenced previous incidents, including killings at Nkpọ, Igweocha, National High School Aba and the military operation at Kanu’s residence in Afaraukwu Ibeku, questioning the justification for those actions.

The IPOB official further argued that Kanu’s detention remained unlawful, maintaining that the charge against him failed to disclose any offence recognised under Nigerian law and citing Supreme Court pronouncements on the importance of a valid charge sheet in criminal proceedings.

Radio Biafra Homeland to Go Live

The organisation also announced the launch of a new broadcasting platform, Radio Biafra Homeland, stating that it would begin live transmissions later this week via www.radiobiafrahomeland.com.

Nwaọgụ said the platform represented what he described as the authentic voice of the movement following internal disputes that led to the expulsion of members from the previous administration.

He maintained that any platform operating under the name “Radio Biafra” without the word “Homeland” was not affiliated with the current leadership.

According to him, expelled members now operate under a separate platform known as the Igwebuike Group, while IPOB continues under what he described as its renewed 4th Administration. He stressed that unity behind Nnamdi Kanu remained non-negotiable.

Planned World Press Conference

IPOB also disclosed plans to organise a world press conference aimed at drawing international attention to alleged human rights violations against its members and supporters.

Nwaọgụ said the conference would highlight alleged disappearances, torture and killings involving Nigerian security agencies, insisting that the international community should be informed of what the group described as ongoing atrocities.

International Lobbying Efforts

The IPOB official said the organisation was continuing diplomatic engagements in Jerusalem and Washington.

He claimed that the Biafra issue had been debated in the Israeli Knesset and that a motion seeking Kanu’s release had been introduced before the United States Congress.

Nwaọgụ also dismissed Nigeria’s recent appointment of an Igbo ambassador to Israel, describing it as routine diplomatic practice that would not affect IPOB’s campaign for Kanu’s release or its pursuit of Biafra’s restoration.

IPOB’s Demands

The group reiterated its demands, including:

• The immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and all prisoners of conscience.
• Action against what it described as the real perpetrators of insecurity, including Fulani herders, bandits and their alleged collaborators.
• Recognition of the role IPOB attributes to ESN in protecting South-East communities.
• An end to what it alleged were efforts by state governments in the South-East to facilitate attacks by terrorists.

Call for Unity

Addressing supporters, Nwaọgụ urged members not to lose hope despite the security situation.

He called for unity, discipline and peaceful advocacy, insisting that IPOB remained committed to pursuing what it described as the inalienable right of its people to self-determination.

He also announced that the weekly address would continue every week to provide updates on the group’s activities and future plans.

‘Tweet Tuesday’ Campaign

As part of the group’s mobilisation efforts, IPOB introduced what it called “Compulsory Tweet Tuesday,” urging supporters worldwide to post every Tuesday using the hashtags #FreeMaziNnamdiKanu and #FreeNnamdiKanu.

Nwaọgụ described social media as an important tool for advancing the group’s message and encouraged supporters to schedule posts, retweet and amplify the campaign every week.

Closing Remarks

Concluding the address, Nwaọgụ prayed for families of missing persons, sought divine protection for ESN operatives, and expressed hope for what he described as the eventual restoration of Biafra.

He ended the address with the declarations: “Biafra lives” and “The struggle continues.”