The Genesis of the Orlu Crisis In this address, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK) explained the true genesis of the Orlu crisis. For those who understand the profound historical and spiritual significance of Orlu to the survival and identity of the Igbo people, it becomes clear why the area must be protected at all costs. During the Nigeria-Biafra War (1967–1970), when many Igbo towns and cities fell to federal forces, Orlu served as a vital sanctuary and stronghold that sheltered our people, preserved our