BREAKING: FG Amends Charge Against IPOB Leader Kanu, Gives Reason
- The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu would be arraigned again on an amended six-count charges
- This was followed by the trial Justice Binta Nyako fixed to hear the suit filed by Kanu regarding his bail application
- Meanwhile, the federal government alleged that Kanu's lawyers were accomplices after he jumped bail and fled the country
The federal government is set to re-arraign the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on an amended six-count treasonable felony charge, Vanguard reports.
The amendment came on a day trial Justice Binta Nyako fixed to hear an application Kanu filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the charge against him.
A member of Kanu’s legal team, who craved anonymity, disclosed on Wednesday that FG had in the amended charge, listed some lawyers representing the embattled IPOB leader, including Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Mr. Maxwell Opara, as accomplices of the defendant, The Nigerian Tribune added.
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The federal government's position
FG, it was gathered, alleged that the said lawyers, were constantly in contact with Kanu after he jumped bail and fled the country.
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It will be recalled that Kanu was subsequently re-arrested and returned back to the country from Kenya, under controversial circumstances.
The court had, in April struck out eight out of the 15-count treasonable felony charge preferred against Kanu by the Federal Government.
Trial Justice Binta Nyako had on April 8, struck out eight out of the 15-count treasonable felony charge FG preferred against Kanu.
Justice Nyako held that the charges were mere repetitions that did not disclose any offence that could be sustained by the proof of evidence before the court.
Months after assuming office as governor, Soludo visits IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in detention, photos emerge
Professor Charles Soludo visited the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu while in detention.
The governor of Anambra state said that Kanu was in his spirit even though he expressed sadness over the ongoing criminalities in the southeast region.
According to the number one man in Anambra, Kanu is not also happy about the brutal enforcement of sit-at-home by groups parading as members of IPOB.
Anambra governor Soludo explains how insecurity can end in southeast, his contribution
The growing level of insecurity in the southeast region had become a thing of worry to the new governor of Anambra state.
Soludo said he will ensure that everything right is done to end the violence and killings perpetrated by hoodlums in the region.
He also committed to joining forces with governors of other states of the southeast to meet the needs of the people and put a stop to the insecurity ravaging Igboland.
Source: Legit.ng
