Why we arrested and brought Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria – Buhari’s minister

The Federal government has revealed the real reasons why controversial leader of proscribed secessionist Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was rearrested and brought back to the country.

The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who briefed newsmen on the matter at a pressure conference on Tuesday said Kanu has been brought back to Nigeria in order to continue facing trial after disappearing while on bail regarding 11 count charge against him.

IDOMA VOICE reports that IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was arrested through the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and security services.

According to the Attorney General, he was arrested on Sunday 27 June, 2021.

The Attorney General’s statement partly reads: “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.”