Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing charges of treasonable felony and terrorism, was granted bail on the condition that he produces three sureties with N100m each.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enable him to receive medical treatment.
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Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing charges of treasonable felony and terrorism, was granted bail on the condition that he produces three sureties with N100m each. One surety must be a serving senator, another must be a Jewish religious leader, and one must be a “highly respected” landed property owner in Abuja.
Justice Binta Nyako also prohibited the IPOB leader from being interviewed and gathering with a crowd of more than ten persons. Should Mr. Kanu violate these conditions, he will be re-arrested.
The presiding judge refused to grant bail to the three co-defendants standing trial alongside Mr. Kanu.
The three co-defendants are fellow Biafran activists Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi.
The four IPOB members were re-arraigned for treasonable felony and terrorism charges. They originally faced an 11-count charge of treasonable felony, which was reduced to a five-count charge on March 1. Six other co-defendants were dismissed in that ruling.
Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode were present at the court in a display of solidarity with the Biafran agitators. Our correspondent noted that Biafra supporters were outside the court premises jubilating upon hearing news of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu’s bail.
