Nnamdi Kanu was rearrested in Kenya; not extradited from the U.K – Omokri

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu was rearrested in Kenya and not extradited from the United Kingdom like many would believe.

Mr. Omokri failed to mention the source he revealed was a top official in the UK government.

According to him, the United Kingdom was not aware of Kanu’s rearrest and extradition to Nigeria.

In a tweet, Omokri said the government official disclosed that Kanu’s detention was illegal.

Omokri wrote: “I just spoke with a top UK government source. Nnamdi Kanu was NOT arrested or extradited by the British.

“According to this official, Kanu was “almost definitely arrested in KENYA” and “it was an illegal detention”. I won’t reveal my source, but I have him on record.”

Kanu was rearrested on Sunday by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security operatives.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.

Malami had disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

I just spoke with a top UK government source. Nnamdi Kanu was NOT arrested or extradited by the British. According to this official, Kanu was “almost definitely arrested in KENYA” and “it was an illegal detention”. I won’t reveal my source, but I have him on record #TableShaker

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) June 29, 2021