IPOB was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in September 2017. The April 2026 updated CPIN on separatist groups in South-East Nigeria confirms arrest and detention risk for members, supporters, and associates.
Expert reports assess the individual's profile, including UK diaspora activity, against current enforcement patterns in Imo, Anambra, Abia, Enugu, and Ebonyi states.
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| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Profile analysis | Assess IPOB connection, visibility, and UK activity | Profile risk summary |
| Country research | Current CPIN, enforcement patterns, airport interceptions | Country conditions analysis |
| Report | Profile-specific risk on return assessment | Tribunal-ready expert report |
Frequently asked questions
What risk do IPOB members face on return to Nigeria?
Since proscription in September 2017, members, supporters, and associates face real risk of arrest and detention. The April 2026 CPIN confirms this risk for both high-profile and low-profile individuals.
Does UK-based IPOB activity create a risk on return?
Yes. The April 2026 CPIN confirms individuals with no prior IPOB profile in Nigeria have been arrested at airports for expressing IPOB views.
How do experts distinguish IPOB from other separatist groups?
Reports address IPOB specifically, distinguishing it from MASSOB and other South-East separatist movements, with profile-specific analysis.