Reno Omokri Accuses Nnamdi Kanu of Killing 50 Soldiers, 24 Policemen, and Ordering Lagos Arson

Prominent Nigerian political analyst and ex-presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has made serious allegations against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Omokri, Kanu directly orchestrated a wave of brutal killings and arson in Nigeria’s Southeast and beyond.

During a live appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday, Omokri responded to recent remarks by Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Obi had previously questioned the logic behind the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, stating it “does not make sense.”

However, Omokri countered that assertion with disturbing claims. He alleged that Kanu, in a now-archived video, issued direct orders to his supporters to commit acts of extreme violence. Omokri insisted that these orders included the killing of over 50 military personnel, 24 policemen, and numerous civilians. He also alleged that Kanu instructed his followers to burn down Lagos State.

“Peter Obi said the trial of Nnamdi Kanu does not make sense,” Omokri stated emphatically. “But I have a video. We can’t play it because of BBC restrictions. In that video, you can hear Nnamdi Kanu clearly instructing his followers to murder soldiers and to set Lagos ablaze.”

Omokri expressed deep concern over the aftermath of the video’s circulation. He said that, in the months that followed, Nigeria witnessed a spike in violent attacks particularly in the Southeastern region.

According to him, the casualties were not limited to combatants. He described a harrowing account of an army couple who were ambushed, killed, and beheaded in Imo State, allegedly under the directives of IPOB militants and associated groups like the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and unknown gunmen.

Furthermore, Omokri revealed that over 160 police stations were shut down across the Southeast as a direct result of attacks by IPOB operatives and affiliated armed groups. These attacks led to the death of 24 police officers, further deepening the region’s security crisis.

“How can anyone in good conscience argue that the trial of someone responsible for such atrocities doesn’t make sense?” Omokri questioned, indirectly referencing Peter Obi’s earlier comments.

The controversial allegations have sparked renewed debate on social media, with many Nigerians demanding that the evidence referenced by Omokri be made public. Meanwhile, legal experts and political analysts are weighing in on whether or not Obi’s comments were taken out of context or reflect a broader political sentiment toward reconciliation and dialogue.

These allegations arrive amid growing scrutiny over the Federal Government’s handling of Kanu’s case, which has drawn both domestic and international attention, including from rights advocacy groups like Amnesty International.

As tensions continue to rise, the political climate in Nigeria remains deeply polarized over the issues of Biafran separatism, state security, and ethnic justice. The future of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial—and its implications for regional peace—will likely remain a key talking point in Nigeria’s national discourse.