Biafra Nations League Leader Princewill Chimezie Reportedly Dead (PHOTO)

The family of Princewill Chimezie Richards, also known as Princewill Chimezie Richardson, on Friday night, July 10, 2026, announced his death.

In an official statement shared exclusively with Legit.ng via the deceased’s known WhatsApp phone number, the family described the demise of the 33-year-old leader of the Biafra Nations League (BnL) as sudden and said they were going through a deeply painful period.

BnL is a separatist and militant group advocating for the independence of the Biafra region, with its operational headquarters in the Bakassi Peninsula.

Originally established in 2013 as the Biafra Nations Youth League, the organisation operates mainly in the Gulf of Guinea and the southeastern coastal areas of Nigeria.

Family confirms Princewill Chimezie’s death

The statement announcing the BnL helmsman’s exit was reproduced on Chimezie’s official Facebook page, which has close to 6,000 followers.

The statement partly read: “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Princewill Chimezie Richardson.”

The family paid tribute to Richardson, recalling “the warmth and kindness he showed those close to him and the enduring memories he left behind.”

Princewill Chimezie’s family seeks prayers

Furthermore, the grieving relatives turned to the public for support, requesting that Richardson be remembered in prayer and that those who knew him hold the family in their thoughts.

Similarly, an Imo-based cleric, Ibenyenwa Patrick Paschal, confirmed the development, responding to sceptics in a Facebook post: “It’s true. His younger siblings called to inform me.”

Another source, Nnamdi William, also confirmed Chimezie’s death, stating that the deceased’s family had access to his phone.

OFFICIAL FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Princewill Chimezie Richardson.

On behalf of the entire family, we regret to inform his friends, loved ones, and well-wishers of his sudden passing. His kindness, love, and the cherished memories he shared with everyone will forever remain in our hearts.

We kindly ask you to remember him in your prayers and keep our family in your thoughts as we go through this painful time.

For further information, please contact +234907 939 9150, +35795716827

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Signed:

The Princewell Family