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Court remands Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered remandment of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.
Kanu who was arrested on Sunday 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.
Trial Justice Binta Nyako gave the remand based on an application that was brought the Federal Government.
JusticeNyako ordered that Kanu, who was arrested outside the country by the Interpol and brought back to the country on Sunday, should remain in custody till July 26 when his trial will resume.
The court proceeding took place after Malami disclosed to journalists that Kanu had been arrested.
Malami, who addressed the press in company of the Inspector-General of Police and spokesman of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunnaya, didn’t reveal where Kanu was arrested.
He, however, disclosed that Kanu would be tried on charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, unlawful possession of firearms and management of an unlawful society.
