British Govt Speaks On Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest

The British High Commission has set the records straight on allegations that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu was arrested in the United Kingdom and flown down to Nigeria to continue his trial.

Dean Hurlock, a spokesperson of the British High Commission, disclosed Nnamdi Kanu was neither arrested nor extradited from the UK.

He said: “We can confirm that Nnamdi Kanu was not arrested in the UK for extradition purposes,”

According to information sighted on PM News, Kanu he was wooed to Czech Republic to receive a donation of weapons to IPOB’s Eastern Security Network (ESN).“

“He was lured there to come and take a large donation of arms” The source said.

AGF Malami issued a statement about his arrest. The statement read:

Self-aclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested 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.

Source: www.Ghgossip.com

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