he Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday, said the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested.
Malami stated this at a press briefing at the Ministry of Justice in Abuja.
He said, “The self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indigenous People of Biafra, 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 11 charges against him.
“Recent steps taken by the Federal Government saw to the interception of the fugitive Kanu on Sunday the June 27.
“He was standing trial on charges of felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods, among others.”
Kanu was granted bail in 2017 by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja but having jumped bail, Nyako, on March 28, 2019, revoked the bail that was granted him on health grounds and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
Malami said that upon jumping bail, Kanu had been accused of engaging in subversive activities that included inciting violence through television, radio and online broadcasts against the Nigerian state and institutions.
“Kanu was also accused of instigating violence especially in Southeastern Nigeria that resulted in the loss of lives and property of civilians, military, paramilitary, police and destruction of civil institutions and symbols of authorities,” Malami added.
He said that Kanu had been taken to the Federal High Court to continue his trial.
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