British High Commission ‘In Talks’ With FG Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest

The British High Commission has said it will engage the Nigerian
Government over the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Dean Hurlock, a spokesperson of the British High Commission,
disclosed that the commission is “in the process of seeking
clarification” from the federal government over Kanu’s
rearrest.

In the message, Hurlock said the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and
Development Office “stands ready to provide consular assistance”,
TheCable reports.

The IPOB leader, who has a British passport was arrested by
Nigerian security agents and extradited to Nigeria on Sunday.

Kanu was extradited to continue his trial before the Justice
Binta Nyako-led Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

The IPOB leader is facing trial for committing treason.

Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel had disclosed that the IPOB leader was
picked up in Kenya over the weekend.

The British High Commission has said it will engage the Nigerian
Government over the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Dean Hurlock, a spokesperson of the British High Commission,
disclosed that the commission is “in the process of seeking
clarification” from the federal government over Kanu’s
rearrest.

In the message, Hurlock said the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and
Development Office “stands ready to provide consular assistance”,
TheCable reports.

The IPOB leader, who has a British passport was arrested by
Nigerian security agents and extradited to Nigeria on Sunday.

Kanu was extradited to continue his trial before the Justice
Binta Nyako-led Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

The IPOB leader is facing trial for committing treason.

Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel had disclosed that the IPOB leader was
picked up in Kenya over the weekend.