Nnamdi Kanu’s family warns the public against fake social media accounts posing as the IPOB leader, urging caution and reporting of suspicious pages

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a public warning about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the activist.

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The warning was delivered on Thursday, January 29, by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, speaking on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family.

Prince Kanu said several fake accounts on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are posting misleading messages, falsely claiming Kanu’s location in cities like Nairobi or Sokoto, and using official-looking logos to appear credible.

He stressed that Nnamdi Kanu has had no social media presence since his arrest in June 2021.

The family cautioned that these accounts are being used to collect personal information, spread false narratives to damage Kanu and IPOB’s reputation, and monitor supporters for potential harassment or arrest.

“Anyone who interacts with these accounts does so at their own risk,” the statement said, highlighting the dangers posed in the current environment of repression against the Biafran movement.

The family advised the public not to follow, like, comment, or share content from any suspicious accounts.

They urged users to report impersonating pages to the respective social media platforms and rely only on verified IPOB channels and trusted media outlets, including Radio Biafra, for information.

The statement concluded by reaffirming that Nnamdi Kanu remains committed to the peaceful pursuit of self-determination for Biafrans and called for his unconditional release.

The family also pledged to continue exposing deceptive tactics used against him.

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The warning comes amid increasing concern over online disinformation and the use of social media to target political activists and their supporters in Nigeria.