JUST IN: FG Arrest Nnamdi Kanu

by News Editor June 29, 2021, 2:40 pm

Leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu (C) attends a trial for treasonable felony at the Federal High court in Abuja, on February 9, 2016. Nnamdi Kanu, is accused by the state of "propagating a secessionist agenda" with the intention to "levy war against Nigeria". Kanu, who also runs the London-based Radio Biafra, is facing charges of treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society and illegally shipping radio equipment into the country. He has been in custody since his arrest in October 2015, despite being granted bail, and denied all charges. / AFP / Pius Utomi EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images)

The Federal Government has apprehended the acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami announced this on Tuesday in Abuja.

Kanu is currently facing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja for charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, unlawful possession of firearms and management of an unlawful society.

Nnamdi Kanu who has been on the run after jumping bail, was arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception.