Leader of the Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has been arrested.
Attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice Abubakar Malami announced this on Tuesday in Abuja at a joint press briefing with the inspector-general of police Usman Alkali.
Mr Malami said the IPOB leader was arrested on Sunday.
“The self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu, has been intercepted through the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and security services,” he said.
“He has been brought back to Nigeria, in order to continue facing trial after disappearing, while on bail regarding an 11-count charge against him.
“Recent steps taken by the Federal Government saw to the interception of the fugitive Kanu on Sunday, June 27.
“He was standing trial on charge of felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods, among others.”
