Nnamdi Kanu’s brother says he was nabbed while strolling in Kenya

12 Jul Nnamdi Kanu’s brother says he was nabbed while strolling in Kenya

Kingsley Kanu, brother to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said Nnamdi Kanu was nabbed while taking a walk in Kenya.

While announcing the arrest of the IPOB leader last month, Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation, had refused to disclose the location where he was nabbed.

But Kingsley had issued a statement in which he said his brother was picked up in Kenya from where he was moved to Abuja.

In an interview with UK Guardian, Kingsley said he spoke with his fugitive brother before his arrest.

“We are holding the Nigerian government and Kenyan government responsible. The British government, they know what is happening.”

Kingsley added that UK officials had made contact with Kanu’s family and legal team and that there were concerns he would be abused in detention.

“I am concerned for his wellbeing because you know how they will treat him,” Kingsley said.

Kenyan authorities have denied involvement in the arrest of Kanu.