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Court denies Biafra leader bail

Kanu is facing charges of treasonable felony before the court and appeared for a bail hearing today, January 29, 2016.

Nnamdi Kanu

The Abuja Federal High Court has denied bail to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Kanu is facing charges of treasonable felony before the court and appeared for a bail hearing today, January 29, 2016.

Also refused bail were the Biafra leader’s co-accused, David Nwawusi and Benjamin Madubugwu.

The decision was reached by presiding judge, ‎Justice John Tsoho who said that the accused had failed to show that they would not continue to commit the alleged crime for which they were being prosecuted, Punch reports.

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Tsoho said further that the defendants had harmed their case by insisting that their agitation for Biafra was a legitimate right instead of defending themselves against the allegations.

Kanu and his co-accused will therefore remain in Kuje prison throughout their trial.

The case has been adjourned till February 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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