Kanu’s family cry out, claims Nigerian security agents impersonating him on social media

The family of the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised an alarm claiming some Nigerian security agents have been impersonating him on social media with posts aimed at discrediting him.

Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, who made the allegations in a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, said several social media accounts have been opened in Kanu’s name, especially on Facebook and Instagram, seeking engagement with members of the public.

The statement warned that the fake accounts are being used to spread disinformation to damage Kanu and IPOB’s reputation as well as target his supporters for possible victimization.

Prince Emmanuel emphasized that Kanu does not have nor any social media account since he was sentenced to life imprisonment on terror related charges.

“The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), hereby issues this urgent public safety warning to the general public,” Prince Emmanuel wrote.

“It has come to our attention that fraudulent social media accounts, particularly on Facebook and Instagram, are impersonating Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. These fake pages — often using official-looking logos, claiming locations such as Nairobi or Sokoto, and posting misleading updates — are not associated with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB, or the Kanu family in any way.

“Since his illegal rendition and detention in June 2021, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has had no active or verified online presence on any social media platform. He does not operate Facebook pages, Instagram accounts, or any other profiles posting personal messages, location updates, or soliciting engagement.

“These impostor pages are part of a sustained deceptive operation, believed to be orchestrated by Nigerian security agencies and their collaborators. Their objectives include: harvesting your personal information, contacts, and data from unsuspecting followers and likers.

“Spreading disinformation to damage the reputation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB. Provoking or monitoring genuine supporters for potential harassment, surveillance, and arrest.

“We strongly advise the public as follows: Do not follow, like, comment on, share, or engage with any such fake pages.

“Immediately unlike and unfollow any suspicious account claiming to represent Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“Report these fraudulent pages to the platforms as impersonation/scam accounts. Rely solely on verified IPOB channels, primarily through official handles and trusted media affiliates such as Radio Biafra.

“Exposure of personal details could lead to severe consequences in the current climate of repression against the Biafran struggle.

“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains committed to the peaceful, non-violent pursuit of self-determination for Biafrans. We will continue to expose these dirty tactics and call for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement added.

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