Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation
(AGF), has explained how Nnamdi Kanu was intercepted and brought back to
Nigeria.
Malami spoke on Tuesday at a press briefing which took place
at the ministry of justice in Abuja.
The AGF said Kanu was arrested on Sunday through the joint
efforts of the intelligence and security services.
“Self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu, has been intercepted through the
collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and Security Services,” Malami
said in a statement.
“He has been brought back to Nigeria, in order to continue facing
trial after disappearing, while on bail regarding 12 count charge against him.
“Recent steps taken by the Federal Government saw to the
interception of the fugitive Kanu on Sunday the 27th day of June 2021.
“Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Ngozichukwu Okwu-Kanu, born 25th
September, 1967 at Afaraukwu, Abia state Nigeria, is a holder of Nigerian
Passport No A05136827, first issued 17th October, 2013, at FESTAC, Lagos,
“It is recalled that Kanu was arrested on 14th October 2015
on 11 count charge bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an
unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of
firearms, improper importation of goods, among others.
“A judge at the Federal Hgh Court, Abuja on 28th March,
2019, revoked Kanu’s bail that was granted him on health ground and issued a
bench warrant for his arrest on the same date, over his failure to appear in
court for hearing.
“He has, upon jumping bail, been accused of engaging in
subversive activities that include inciting violence through television, radio
and online broadcasts against the Nigerian state and institutions,
“Kanu was also accused of instigating violence especially in
south-eastern Nigeria that resulted in the loss of lives and property of
civilians, military, paramilitary, police forces and destruction of civil
institutions and symbols of authorities.”
The IPOB leader has been arraigned before Binta Nyako who
ruled that he should be remanded in the custody of the Department of State
Services (DSS).
The case has been adjourned till July 26.
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