Breaking…..Nigeria’s Security Service Arrests IPOB Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu As Photos Emerge

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, Tuesday, said it has arrested the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The arrest, the government said was effected by the nation’s security agencies in combined operation with Interpol.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami announced this, noting that Mazi Kanu had jumped bail and since then had been on the run.

He said Kanu was brought back to Nigeria on Sunday and would be appearing at the Federal High court in continuation of his for acts of terrorism, felony among others.

Malami was however, silent on specifics where Kanu was arrested.

The photos of Mazi Kanu in handcuffs were also released.

Full text of the address by the Attorney General of the Federation reads below:

Text of Press Conference on Tuesday 29th June, 2021 by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN on the Interception of Fugitive Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria to face trial

Self-aclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been 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 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 day of September, 1967 at Afaraukwu, Abia State 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 and improper importation of goods, among others.

A judge at the Federal High Court, Abuja 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 Nigeria and Nigerian State and institutions.

Kanu was also accused of instigating violence especially in the Southeastern Nigeria that resulted in the loss of lives and property of civilians, military, para military, police forces and destruction of civil institutions and symbols of authorities.

Abubakar Malami, SAN
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
29th June, 2021.