Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, FCT, on Tuesday ordered the remand of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami had earlier announced that the secessionist leader was arrested by security agencies on Sunday, June 27.
He said at a joint press briefing with heads of the department of security services and the police that the IPOB leaders would be taken to court to continue with his trial.
Kanu’s remand was sequel to an application by counsel for the federal, Mr. Shuaibu Labaran.
Ruling on the request, Justice Nyako, held that the prosecution should inform Kanu’s lawyer of his re-arrest and remand in the custody of the DSS.
The judge subsequently adjourned till July 26 for continuation of trial.
Kanu was granted bail in 2017 and subsequently jumped bail and was declared wanted by the government.
Apart from jumping his bail, the federal government is also holding Kanu responsible for recent acts of violence in the southeast.
