IPOB Leader Kidnapped in Kenya, Smuggled to Nigeria; Says Younger Brother

From GUEST CORRESPONDENT (LAGOS)

The younger brother to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Kingsley Kanu has stated accused the Federal Government of having kidnapped his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Kenya detained him there, and subsequently subjected him to extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria where he is now detained.  

Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Kingsley Kanu says, “my brother Nnamdi Kanu demands the right to self-determination for Biafra. Self-determination is the right that underpins the United Nations. 

“Because Biafrans support Nnamdi Kanu’s call for Biafran self-determination, my brother has now been subjected to the most serious violations of international law.” 

“Whilst visiting Kenya, Nnamdi Kanu was detained and handed over to the Nigerian authorities who then flew him to Nigeria. 

Kingsley Kanu added, “my brother has been subject to extraordinary rendition by Kenya and Nigeria. They have violated the most basic principles of the rule of law.

“Extraordinary rendition is one of the most serious crimes states can commit. Both Nigeria and Kenya must be held to account. I demand justice for my brother, Nnamdi Kanu.” 

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu holds both British and Nigerian citizenship. Nnamdi Kanu is Biafran, not Nigerian. He has rejected his Nigerian citizenship. 

Kingsley Kanu further says, “The British High Commission in Nigeria must insist upon my brother’s immediate release. They must guarantee his safety and security. Nnamdi Kanu must be returned home to the UK to his wife and his sons who live here.

“The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, must make it clear to the Nigerian authorities that they will not tolerate the unlawful detention of British citizens and that the UK Government condemns the Nigerians and Kenyans for undermining the rule of law.

“Foreign Secretary Raab must be clear. There will be consequences for those who resort to extraordinary rendition. The British Government must insist upon justice for Nnamdi Kanu.” 

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