The outspoken leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has revealed how he escaped during the Operation Python Dance carried out by the Nigerian Army.
Nnamdi Kanu speaking on Isreal national TV
While speaking in
an exclusive interview with Israeli TV Channel 1, leader of the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu revealed how he escaped during the military clamp down on the secessionist group.
An audio of the chat which emerged online revealed that the IPOB leader said he was “smuggled out” of the country with the help of relatives.
Recall that few months ago, the pro-Biafra group, IPOB was the target of a Nigerian Army operation code-named, Operation Python Dance, launched in the South-East.
While the group was banned, Kanu went out of public glare until two weeks ago when video of him in Israel resurfaced on social media.
In the latest interview, Kanu alleged that 28 persons were killed during the army operation, which was largely felt around his father’s residence in Umahia, Abia state.
He said; “When I came out (of prison), I continued to preach to my people. I continued to practise my Jewish religion. And one day, the Nigerian army came to my house to kill me. They killed 28 people in their attempt to kill me.
“My people evacuated me before they came to my bedroom. They took me away and smuggled me out of Nigeria. I needed some time to recover which I did and then, had to make my way to Israel.”
The IPOB leader added that he feels “relieved” that he “managed to make it” to Israel, “the only place I feel safe in the world.”
He said he could have gone back to England (where he had been for years) “but I still don’t feel safe in England. That is why I stayed back in Israel.”