In a development likely to fuel further tension, a Nigerian court, on Tuesday, denied bail to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The ruling, issued on March 19, 2024, by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, comes amidst ongoing accusations of treason and terrorism charges against Kanu.
Kanu’s lawyers had argued for his release on bail, citing health concerns and the lengthy pre-trial detention he has endured. However, Justice Nyako dismissed their appeal, stating that Kanu “still poses a flight risk” and that “guaranteeing his attendance throughout the trial is paramount.”
