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IPOB Spain Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Directives from Prison, Pledges Loyalty to Existing Directorate of State (DOS) The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Spain chapter has thrown its weight behind the Directorate of State (DOS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra, firmly rejecting directives issued by detained suspended leader Nnamdi Kanu from Sokoto prison. In a strongly worded statement released, IPOB Spain declared its complete rejection of Kanu’s attempt to dissolve the existing Directorate of State and replace it with a new structure composed of individuals they say are not members of the organization. “We, the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Spain, stand in solidarity with the already existing authority of the Directorate of the State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (DOS),” the statement reads. The Spain chapter described Nnamdi Kanu as “formerly occupying the office of the leader and director of Radio Biafra, now suspended,” and stated that it would continue to take directives exclusively from the DOS, which has managed the movement’s affairs since Kanu’s abduction and subsequent detention. The chapter aligned itself with the broader suspension of Kanu’s offices by the DOS leadership, emphasizing that IPOB Spain would be governed through established institutions operating under defined constitutional authority. “IPOB Spain rejects individual leadership that lacks constitutional foundation,” the statement continued. “We align with the global position that authority within the movement must be collective, institutionally distributed, and grounded in constitutional governance.” The Spain chapter further stressed the need for proper institutionalization of IPOB, insisting that authority must be exercised according to established procedures and remain subject to accountability. It described the struggle for Biafra’s self-determination as a “collective undertaking” that “cannot be subject to private control or family affairs.” IPOB Spain concluded by reaffirming its unwavering loyalty to the existing Directorate of State. The statement was signed by Mazi Chiemeka O. Ihezie, National Coordinator of IPOB Spain. IPOB Spain’s position reflects a growing emphasis among many diaspora chapter on constitutional governance and institutional continuity over personal or familial control. The statement comes amid ongoing debates about leadership legitimacy within the movement as it pushes for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria. Family Writers Press International

Community Outrage in Owerri West as Police Detain Vigilantes Who Confronted Alleged Kidnapping Fulani Herdsmen Tensions are rising in Obibiezena and Ihiagwa communities in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State following the arrest and detention of local vigilante members by police. The vigilantes had reportedly confronted Fulani herdsmen accused of involvement in frequent kidnappings along the axis. Residents are questioning the action of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agballa Police Station, demanding his immediate removal. Many in the community view the detention as misplaced priority and a failure to address the real security threat posed by alleged criminal herdsmen operating in the area. “Why would the DPO Agballa Police Station detain Vigilante Members who confronted Fulani Herdsmen who kidnap people on a daily basis in Obibiezena & Ihiagwa axis of Owerri West?” a concerned community source asked. The incident has sparked widespread protest, with locals insisting that the DPO “MUST GO.” Residents claim the vigilantes were actively responding to a persistent security challenge that has led to repeated abductions and fear in the farming and residential communities. Obibiezena people have maintained a firm stance, describing the police action as protective of alleged criminals rather than the victims. They argue that instead of supporting local efforts to curb kidnapping, the police are targeting those risking their lives to defend the community. A community representative stated that further investigations would be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the detention. “We shall carry out further investigations on this!” the source added. The Obibiezena Ihiagwa axis has reportedly experienced heightened cases of kidnapping allegedly linked to Fulani herdsmen in recent times. Residents complain of daily threats, loss of farmlands to herders, and frequent abductions that have disrupted normal life and economic activities in the agrarian area. Vigilante groups, often formed as a community self-help initiative in the face of perceived inadequate policing, have been at the forefront of confronting these threats. The latest detention has deepened distrust between the police and the affected communities. As of press time, there has been no official statement from the Imo State Police Command regarding the detention of the vigilantes or the allegations against the DPO. Community leaders are mobilizing and calling for the immediate release of the detained vigilantes and a thorough probe into the DPO’s conduct. The situation remains tense, with residents warning that failure to address their concerns could lead to further unrest or loss of confidence in law enforcement institutions in the area. This incident adds to a growing list of security related complaints in parts of Imo State, where accusations of police complicity or misplaced priorities continue to surface in rural communities battling herder related violence and kidnapping. Further developments are expected as community leaders press for accountability and improved security measures. Family Writers Press International.