The Indigenous People of Biafra,
IPOB, has disclosed that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu was arrested in Kenya.
Ever since Kanu’s arrest, there have been many theories concerning the location he
was arrested.
However, in a statement by IPOB’S
media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, he confirmed that their
leader was picked up from Kenya.
He said “news has reached Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s family that he has been unlawfully arrested in Kenya, detained and has subsequently been the subject of extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria where he is now detained.”
Powerful quoted Nnamdi Kanu’s
brother, Kingsley Kanu, aa saying, “My brother Nnamdi Kanu demands the right to
self-determination for Biafra. Self-determination is the right to that
underpins the United Nations. Because Biafrans support Nnamdi Kanu’s call for
Biafran self-determination, my brother has now been subjected to the most
serious violations of international law.”
He added that, “Whilst visiting
Kenya, Nnamdi Kanu was detained and handed over to the Nigerian authorities who
then flew him to Nigeria.
“My brother has been subject to
extraordinary rendition by Kenya and Nigeria. They have violated the most basic
principles of the rule of law. Extraordinary rendition is one of the most
serious crimes states can commit. Both Nigeria and Kenya must be held to
account. I demand justice for my brother, Nnamdi Kanu.
“Nnamdi Kanu holds both British
and Nigerian citizenship. Nnamdi Kanu is Biafran, not Nigerian. He has rejected
his Nigerian citizenship.
“The British High Commission in
Nigeria must insist upon my brother’s immediate release. They must guarantee
his safety and security. Nnamdi Kanu must be returned home to the UK to his
wife and his sons who live here. The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, must make
clear to the Nigerian authorities that they will not tolerate the unlawful
detention of British citizens and that the UK Government condemns the Nigerians
and Kenyans for undermining the rule of law. Foreign Secretary Raab must be
clear. There will be consequences for those who resort to extraordinary
rendition. The British Government must insist upon justice for Nnamdi Kanu.”
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