How we arrested, brought Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has explained how leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested and brought back to Nigeria.

He gave the details on Tuesday at a press briefing in Abuja, saying that Kanu was arrested on Sunday through the joint efforts of the intelligence and security services.

Malami said, “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.

“He has been brought back to Nigeria, in order to continue facing trial after disappearing, while on bail regarding 12 counts 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 High 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 was on Tuesday arraigned before Binta Nyako who ruled that he should be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) and adjourned the case till July 26.