By our reporter| Self styled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu lived a life of luxury while on the run outside the country but will receive fair trial, Nigeria’s minister of information, Lai Mohammed said on Thursday.
Mohammed who spoke at a press conference in Abuja, said Kanu who was repatriated back to the country on Sunday, will face the full wrath for the law for challenging Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity.
He said, “It will interest Nigerians to know that for over two years, our security and intelligence agencies were on the trail of the proscribed IPOB leader as he lived a five-star life across several countries, travelling on chartered private jets, living in luxury apartments and turning out in designing clothes and shoes.”
“Of course, as we all saw, he was wearing an attire made by Fendi, a luxury Italian fashion brand, when he was arrested.
“We can tell you that the forensic investigation carried out so far has revealed a treasure trove of information on the proscribed IPOB leader and his collaborators.
“While the investigation continues, we assure you that none of the collaborators, irrespective of their standing in the society, will be spared.
“They will all face the full wrath of the law for their activities that challenge our nation’s sovereignty and threaten its unity. No one, no matter how highly placed, is bigger than the country.”
The minister who commended the professionalism and patriotism of the security agencies involved in the arrest and deportation of the IPOB leader, however, declined to confirm speculations on how the re-arrest was pulled off.
He also assured that Kanu will be granted a fair trial.
“What we can tell you, once again, is that the re-arrest was made possible by the diligent efforts of our security and intelligence agencies, in collaboration with countries with which we have obligations,” he said. “We continue to respect and honour the obligations,” he said.
“It is interesting that many are suddenly calling for a fair trial for Kanu as if he didn’t get one before he decided to jump bail and flee,” he said.
“However, I can assure you that the fair deal that Kanu denied many of the victims of the violence which he willfully instigated through his broadcasts and tweets will not be denied him.”
Nnamdi Kanu is facing an 11-count charge of treason, treasonable felony, terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms, among others.
He had earlier jumped bail in 2017 and left the country before he was re-arrested “through the collaboration of Nigerian security and intelligence agencies” and “sister international agencies,” according to the federal government.
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