IPOB protests in UK during Tinubu's visit demand Nnamdi Kanu's release
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) staged protests in London during President Bola Tinubu's state visit, demanding the immediate release of their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Demonstrators gathered at Parliament Square, 10 Downing Street, the Commonwealth Office and the Nigerian High Commission, holding red caps and Biafra flags. A protester stated, 'Our message is very clear: Tinubu does not deserve a royal salute.' The protest occurred on March 18, 2026, coinciding with Tinubu's visit to the UK. This action highlights ongoing tensions between IPOB and the Nigerian government over Kanu's detention.