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Sowore Demands Release Of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

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29 June 2021

5:20 PM

Olugbenga Ige

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The statement read: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls for calm and cautioned Igbos to desist from any form of protests and processions that will bring more catastrophe for Southeastern Nigeria. “The re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu the leader of IPOB is the beginning of the end of violent agitations in southeastern Nigeria and a lesson to others that,” deviation from the nonviolent agitations and wasting of the innocent blood of the Igbo youths contradicted what Igbos are known for, and self-determination should not be used for purposes of fortune and fame-seeking. “Nnamdi Kanu’s refusal to adhere to the advice of Igbo leaders, Elders, and Political leaders is the outcome of what had befallen him, he made a lot of enemies especially those that would have saved him and Federal Government will never lose grip on him again. We don’t think that any Igbo leader will stick out his/her neck for him, his re-arrest will eventually bring peace and stability to the region and averted another civil war that was raging on. “Federal Government should handle the situation carefully because his large followers of Ipob wouldn’t resort to violent revolts, his trial should be strictly based on the laws of the land, they shouldn’t kill him because it will destabilize the entire country.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has reacted to the arrest and extradition of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Naija News earlier reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had confirmed the arrest of the fugitive IPOB leader.

During a media briefing on Tuesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) said Kanu was arrested and brought back to Nigeria on Sunday.

Malami added that the IPOB leader was arrested based on a collaborative effort between security agencies in Nigeria and Interpol.

However, Kanu has been remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) till July 26 when his trial will resume.

Reacting to Kanu’s arrest in a tweet via his Twitter page on Tuesday, Sahara Reporters publisher called for the immediate release of the captured secessionist.

Sowore asked the federal government to release Kanu, saying that the agitation for self-determination is not a crime.

He wrote: “#FreeKanu Now! Asking for self-determination is not a crime!”

Meanwhile, apex-Igbo Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide commended the federal government for arresting Kanu.

According to the group, the arrest of the IPOB leader has brought an ‘end to violent agitations in the country.

The group, however, calls for calm and cautioned Igbos to desist from any form of protests and processions that will bring more catastrophe for Southeastern Nigeria.

Ohaeze said Kanu’s refusal to adhere to the advice of Igbo leaders, Elders, and Political leaders is the outcome of what had befallen him.

It added that the IPOB leader made a lot of enemies especially those that would have saved him and Federal Government will never lose grip on him again.