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The father of the leader of the proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Eze Israel Kanu, has died.<\/p>\n

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Nnamdi Kanu and his father, Israel Kanu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The demise of Eze Kanu, was the traditional ruler of Afara Ukwu Umuahia community until his death.<\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0Nnamdi Kanu: Orji Kalu\u2019s Conviction Politically Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n

The monarch\u2019s death was announced by the traditional council of his community led by Edward Ibeabuchi today Friday December 6th.<\/p>\n

Eze Kanu\u2019s death comes four months after the demise of his wife, Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s mother, Ugoeze Sally Kanu.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the news, the Abia State commissioner for information, John Okiyi Kalu, speaking to newsmen described the monarch\u2019s death as a huge loss to the state.<\/p>\n

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