The hope of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), regaining freedom through British intervention has been dashed.

Kanu, a holder of Nigerian and British passports, is currently being held at the Department of State Services (DSS) custody in Abuja.

He was arrested in Kenya on Saturday and extradited to Nigeria the next day.

Kanu, who was standing treason trial, was granted bail on health grounds in 2017 but he violated all the bail conditions before fleeing the country.

From his base abroad, Kanu incited his followers against the Nigerian authorities.

When he was taken to court on Tuesday, Justice Binta Nyako ordered that he should be remanded in DSS custody until July 26.

His family had asked the UK authorities to secure his release so that he can reunite with his family.

“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 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,” Kingsley Kanu, the IPOB leader’s sibling, had said in a statement.

In a manual on ‘Support for British nationals abroad: A guide’, published on the website of the UK government, the British authorities made it clear that it has a limited role to play regarding the detention of its citizens in prison.

The 19th page of the document read, “We can offer you information about the local prison or remand system, including visiting arrangements, mail and censorship, privileges, work possibilities, and social and welfare services. We can also explain where there are different regulations for remand prisoners and sentenced prisoners. For example, in some countries, prisoners are allowed to send more mail when they are on remand.

“We cannot get you out of prison or detention, nor can we get special treatment for you because you are British. If however you are not treated in line with internationally accepted standards we will consider approaching local authorities. This may include if your trial does not follow internationally recognised standards for a fair trial or is unreasonably delayed compared to local cases.

“With your permission, we can consider taking up a complaint about ill-treatment, personal safety, or discrimination with the police or prison authorities.

“Consular staff will keep in regular contact with you, either by visiting personally or by telephone/ letter. The frequency of visits will depend on local prison conditions and your personal circumstances.

“If you are a dual British national in the country of your other nationality, we would not normally offer you support or get involved in dealings between you and the authorities of that state. We may make an exception to this rule if, having looked at the circumstances of the case, we consider that you are vulnerable and we have humanitarian concerns.”

https://dailytrust.com/we-cant-get-you-out-of-prison-britain-dashes-hope-of-nnamdi-kanu
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

Has he being tried?
Meanwhile i dont expect much from britain the real enemy of africa.

Toh...

Na their headache. They can get him out,,,, in as much as they can bring back all the victims

The way bloggers position news articles is crazy. It wasn't like they bluntly said they couldn't.

The only spelt out written laws, and others.

Interesting times ahead

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British no dey do eye service for criminals especially black british. The moment you re arrested for a crime
The headline on BBC will be nigerian born mr ipob leader have been re- arrested for terrorism ,felony e.t.c

Murdering of Police and burning down their Stations is not a Human Right!


Is it the same British Government that Igbos Kanu insults on Radio Biafra all day and everyday that Kanu now wants to defend him?

Doesn’t Nnamdi Kanu have Shame ?

Remember all you said about the British and stop asking them for help

I think he can get some help from Brazil.

“The British High Commission in Abuja is presently seeking clarity from the Nigerian authorities regarding the circumstances of the detention. “With regard to any questions about whether the British High Commission is providing assistance in this case, we can confirm that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stands ready to provide consular assistance,” a British official told The PUNCH, adding that the British Government “expects any trial or legal proceedings to follow due process.”

Source : https://www.anything-celebrity.com/2021/06/the-united-kingdom-to-provide-support.html?m=1

powerfulguy:

https://dailytrust.com/we-cant-get-you-out-of-prison-britain-dashes-hope-of-nnamdi-kanu
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

Una no dey tire? Nairaland pages are in for a loong ride of Kanuful stories

Goodmarlian:
Has he being tried?
Meanwhile i dont expect much from britain the real enemy of africa.

It is France

Christistruth00:

Murdering of Police and burning down their Stations is not a Human Right!


Is it the same British Government that Igbos Kanu insults on Radio Biafra all day and everyday that Kanu now wants to defend him?

Doesn’t Nnamdi Kanu have Shame ?

Remember all you said about the British and stop asking them for help

Lwkmd!

Haba. Mama rejected, Papa rejected!
Fear these three things:
God, Government & Gun
and know peace!

This Kanu is a star, every news agency wan cover his news. As for the security agent that was killed, if they can resurrect all the ipob members/igbo killed, them no problem. They have a case on the security men that was killed

LIES Coming from Failure daily trust newspaper! The terrorist media arm of the miyetti Allah federal government..

Igbos are like cancer,and we will swallow you up! We are an army of dots scattered across the entire length and breadth of the world...you can't win us!!!

Ayam not understanding, British Citizen Or Nigeria Citizen, Dual Citizenship?

Is Kanu in prison?
Fake news from Fulani media

So a UK legal document suddenly developed mouth and started talking to Nnamdi KANU.

Tired of these Kanu this Kanu that

powerfulguy:

https://dailytrust.com/we-cant-get-you-out-of-prison-britain-dashes-hope-of-nnamdi-kanu
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

This is as fake as that of ohanézè ndị Igbo news.

How can you get somebody that is not yet in prison out of prison??
Why is nigerian media full of fake news??
What baffles me is these fake news peddlers are the ones that will turn around to blame IPOB as fake news peddlers.

talk2hb1:
Ayam not understanding, British Citizen Or Nigeria Citizen, Dual Citizenship?

If you are British citizen and you commit a crime .. you must go to court Britain will not pull any strings to get you out.

If you are jailed in a country where you hold a second or first passport, we will not even consider interfering.

Kanu is a Nigerian citizen first. He is charged with crimes against Nigeria and Nigerians.

Thier is no logic under the sun that makes Britain obligated to assist. The can only monitor and ensure due process is followed.

In short .. Nnamdi Kanu will be considered a Nigerian citizen who coincidentally has a british passport. This is what people mean when they say "third class citizen". You have the rights but none of the privileges!

escapefromusa:


If you are British citizen and you commit a crime .. you must go to court Britain will not pull any strings to get you out.

If you are jailed in a country where you hold a second or first passport, we will not even consider interfering.

Kanu is a Nigerian citizen first. He is charged with crimes against Nigeria and Nigerians.

Thier is no logic under the sun that makes Britain obligated to assist. The can only monitor and ensure due process is followed.

In short .. Nnamdi Kanu will be considered a Nigerian citizen who coincidentally has a british passport. This is what people mean when they say "third class citizen". You have the rights but none of the privileges!

Tooh, I be dey ask Wetin concern Britain with Igbo boy

with the crimes kanu has committed in nigeria..british cant released him even if he is a britain citizen alone...talk more of both countries citizen...

law mustn't spare this criminal.. he deserved hanged to death.