Breaking: FG Arrests IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu

By Jide Afolabi, Lagos

The Government of Nigeria has arrested the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), Kanu was arrested and extradited back to Nigeria on Sunday.

He added that the arrest followed a collaborative effort between security agencies in Nigeria and Interpol.

Meanwhile, the fugitive IPOB leader has been taken before the Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial on charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, unlawful possession of firearms and management of an unlawful society.