Report by Anyi Kings
Published On the Biafra Post
June 25, 2026
The Directorate of State (DOS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a public statement distancing the Eastern Security Network (ESN) from a viral video allegedly featuring armed individuals claiming to represent the security outfit while issuing threats against both Biafrans and non-Biafrans.
In a communication signed by DOS Press Secretary Dr. C. Okadigbo, the IPOB leadership described the individuals in the video as "criminal gangs, militias, and terrorists" who have no affiliation with either the ESN or the IPOB self-determination movement.
According to the statement, the DOS said the video was part of a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the Eastern Security Network, which it described as a disciplined security outfit operating under the authority of the IPOB leadership.
The statement emphasized that the actions and threats made by the armed group do not reflect the values, principles, policies, or operational standards of the ESN. It further clarified that ESN does not operate any social media accounts independently and only communicates through official channels approved by the IPOB leadership.
"The Eastern Security Network central command under the control of the IPOB leadership, the Directorate of State, wholly rejects and disclaims those statements and the individuals issuing such threats in the name of ESN," the statement read.
The IPOB leadership reiterated that ESN personnel are trained under strict disciplinary standards and are expected to refrain from harassment, intimidation, criminal conduct, and human rights violations against residents of Biafraland.
The DOS warned that any individual or group using the name of ESN to threaten civilians or engage in unlawful activities should be regarded as impostors whose actions are contrary to the organization's stated objectives.
The statement also condemned all forms of violence, intimidation, and threats directed at civilians, alleging that the armed groups behind the video were acting as proxy militias seeking to undermine the reputation and mission of the Eastern Security Network.
The latest clarification comes amid growing concerns over the activities of armed groups operating in the South-East and the increasing circulation of videos and messages on social media claiming affiliation with various security and separatist organizations.
IPOB's Directorate of State concluded by reaffirming its opposition to violence and its commitment to protecting the interests of Biafrans through what it described as lawful and disciplined structures under its leadership.
Signed:
Dr. C. Okadigbo
DOS Press Secretary
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
25 June 2026
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