Priest Says IPOB Leader Kanu Warned of Terrorism Before Crisis

On June 26, 2026, Catholic Priest Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu posted on his official Facebook page that the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, had warned Nigerians about rising terrorism before the security crisis worsened, but his warnings were ignored. He quoted Kanu saying, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu warned us. The people prayed for a prophet. A prophet was sent, but they did not recognize him,” and added that those now praying for a messiah to end insecurity are overlooking the answer already before them. The priest urged Nigerians to “stand together in courage, unity, and purpose,” stating that “when the people unite, fear loses its grip, and darkness gives way to light,” and that liberation begins when people choose to stand together, noting he is “happy many brains have been returned to factory settings.”

This claim revives debate over Kanu’s influence amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, including terrorism and separatist tensions. While IPOB remains a proscribed group, the priest’s framing of Kanu as a prophet adds a religious dimension to the discourse, potentially shaping public perception of both the group and the security crisis.

Readers should treat the priest’s statements as one perspective amid ongoing security challenges, verify claims through reliable news sources, and consider whether collective unity or other concrete actions are more effective responses to Nigeria’s security challenges.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/prophet-wasnt-recognized-catholic-priest-on-nnamdi-kanus-warnings/