Abubakar Malami Revealed How Nnamdi Kanu was Arrested

Abubakar Malami Narrates How Nnamdi Kanu was arrested

Attorney-General of Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has said Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was arrested through collaborative efforts.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Malami, who didn’t enter details of the operation that led to the arrest of the fugitive IPOB leader, said Nigerian intelligence and security services worked together.

 The leader of the Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been caught through the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and security services.”

“He has been flown back to Nigeria from UK in other to continue facing trial after disappearing while on bail regarding 11 count charge against him.

“Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Ngozichukwu Okwu-Kanu, born 25th day of September, 1967 at Afaraukwu, Abia State may be 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, criminal possession of firearms and improper importation of products , among others.

“A judge at the Federal supreme court , Abuja revoked Kanu’s bail that was granted him on health ground and issued a arrest warrant for his arrest on an equivalent date, over his failure to seem 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.

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