IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Presented In Court, Remanded In SSS Custody

Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Division of the Federal High
Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of fugitive leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of
the Department of State Services (DSS).

The remand order was sequel to an application by federal
government lawyer, Shuaibu labaran.

Kanu was said to have been intercepted by joint security
operatives of the government.

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,
Abubakar Malami, who made the disclosure in a joint press briefing
with the DSS and Police, said Kanu was arrested on Sunday June 27,
2021.

However, the briefing was silent on where he was arrested.

Ruling on the request for remand in the custody of the DSS,
Justice Nyako, held that the Prosecution should inform Kanu’s
lawyer of his rearrest and remand in the custody of the DSS.

The judge subsequently adjourned till July 26 for continuation
of trial.

Kanu was granted bail in 2017 and subsequently jumped bail and
was declared wanted by the government.

Apart from jumping his bail, the federal government is also
holding Kanu responsible for recent acts of violence in the
Southeast.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Division of the Federal High
Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of fugitive leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of
the Department of State Services (DSS).

The remand order was sequel to an application by federal
government lawyer, Shuaibu labaran.

Kanu was said to have been intercepted by joint security
operatives of the government.

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,
Abubakar Malami, who made the disclosure in a joint press briefing
with the DSS and Police, said Kanu was arrested on Sunday June 27,
2021.

However, the briefing was silent on where he was arrested.

Ruling on the request for remand in the custody of the DSS,
Justice Nyako, held that the Prosecution should inform Kanu’s
lawyer of his rearrest and remand in the custody of the DSS.

The judge subsequently adjourned till July 26 for continuation
of trial.

Kanu was granted bail in 2017 and subsequently jumped bail and
was declared wanted by the government.

Apart from jumping his bail, the federal government is also
holding Kanu responsible for recent acts of violence in the
Southeast.