DSS operatives produce IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in court

File Photo: Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB arrested

By Taiye Agbaje

The operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Tuesday, produced the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Mr Kanu, who was brought to the court amidst tight security, arrived at the court at about 1:40pm.

However, all the entrance to the court have been been locked as the hearing in the matter is ongoing.

Meanwhile there was tight security at the Federal High Court as Kanu was brought to court to continue his trial.
Kanu was arrested on Oct. 14, 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.
But the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), had earlier in the day announced the re- arrest of the leader of IPOB) by operatives of Nigeria’s security intelligence  at a joint  press briefing with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali.
“The 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 an 11-count charge 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 charge 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 his 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, para military, police  and destruction of civil institutions and symbols of authorities.”
Malami said that Kanu had been taken to the Federal High Court to continue his trial.
Meanwhile there was tight security at the Federal High Court as Kanu was brought to court to continue his trial.