The presiding judge of the federal high court in Abuja Binta Nyako, has granted a request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to remand Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), till July 26.
Nyako said he is to be remanded in DSS custody pending the determination of his trial.
The court granted the order on Tuesday morning when Kanu was re-arraigned on charges bothering on alleged treason.
Kanu appeared in court without his lawyer or any member of his defense team.
In a full press statement signed by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN on Tuesday 29th June 2021 on the Interception of Fugitive Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria to face trial, self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, with the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and security services was apprehended.
Abubakar Malami said he was 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 the 27th day of June 2021.
Giving the biodata of Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Ngozichukwu Okwu-Kanu, born 25th day of September, 1967 at Afaraukwu, Abia State is a holder of Nigerian Passport No. A05136827 first issued on 17th October 2013 at FESTAC, Lagos.
It is recalled that Kanu was arrested on 14th October 2015 on 11 count charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods, among others.
A judge at the Federal High Court, Abuja revoked Kanu's bail that was granted him on health grounds and issued a bench warrant for his arrest on the same date, over his failure to appear in court for the hearing.
He has, upon jumping bail, been accused of engaging in subversive activities that include inciting violence through television, radio and online broadcasts against Nigeria and Nigerian State and institutions.
Kanu was also accused of instigating violence especially in Southeastern Nigeria that resulted in the loss of lives and property of civilians, military, paramilitary, police forces and destruction of civil institutions and symbols of authorities.
