BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request Denied by Abuja Court

• Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja declined to grant bail to Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday
• Meanwhile, the court directed a speedy trial of the case against the beleaguered IPOB leader, who is accused of a treasonable felony
• Kanu, detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) since his apprehension in June 2021, appeared in court on Tuesday

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

FCT, Abuja - The Federal High Court in Abuja declined Nnamdi Kanu's bail plea, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

However, Justice Binta Nyako opted for a swift trial, Punch reported.

Alloy Ejimakor, Kanu's counsel, had previously requested bail for Kanu before the trial began on Tuesday, March 19.

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Ejimakor expressed concern about Kanu's declining health, warning that his ongoing detention by the DSS posed a significant risk to his life.

Additionally, Ejimakor contended that Kanu's continued imprisonment would hinder his ability to present a robust defence.

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In contrast, the counsel representing the federal government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), advocated dismissing the bail application and urged a speedy trial.

Awomolo highlighted the presence of medical facilities within the DSS that could cater to Kanu's health needs.

Awomolo has alleged that Kanu, who had previously jumped bail, did not truthfully declare in his lawyer's affidavit that he would not abscond if granted bail.

Kanu had been released on bail due to health reasons on April 25, 2017, following 18 months of detention.

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However, he left the country after the military raided his residence in September 2017.

Court gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's appeal

In another report, the Court of Appeal in Abuja rejected Nnamdi Kanu's challenge to the federal high court's decision upholding his arrest.

Justice Okon Abang turned down the appeal directed at the police and the DSS.

He ruled that the appellants couldn't prove their allegation of injustice and dismissed the appeal as unfounded.

Source: Legit.ng