An account belonging to the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the United States of America has been shutdown following concerns of suspected fraud by the domiciled bank, Starnews Nigeria has learnt.

The said account served as a central account for members to pay their monthly dues and contributions to the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

A statement by the head of IPOB directorate, Chika Edoziem, revealed that the legal department of the group has directed that another account be opened immediately to serve the same purpose.

Edoziem said that the group received a report from the bank whose name was not disclosed that some yet to be identified persons reported the bank account for fraudulent and suspicious transactions which led to its closure.

Although the group said it is yet to determine those who originated the said petition, but noted that a new account has been directed by Kanu, through the legal department to be opened.

Edoziem also revealed that the Bank ordered the account to be closed due to the allegation of fraud raised against it.

The statement read in part: “That the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, worldwide Nnamdi Kanu authorised the opening of the IPOB USA families were instructed to pay in their monthly contributions.”

‘That this same USA National account was also designated by our leader as the account for ESN worldwide contributions

“Following a report to the bank by yet to be identified persons that this account is fraudulent, the bank requested that the account be closed,”.

The statement further directed all members to obey their leader’s command and adjust to the new change.