The father of the Nnamdi Kanu, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, His Royal Higness- Eze Israel Kanu, has thanked President Buhari for releasing his son.
IPOB leader’s father thanks Buhari for son’s release
HRH Kanu also advised the Biafra protesters to go about their agitations in a peaceful manner.
Nnamdi Kanu
Recommended articles
He said “My family and the entire people of Afara Ukwu are happy over the release of our son and we shall continue to thank God and Nigerians for this happy event.”
Adding that he was grateful for the prayers and intervention of well-meaning Nigerians.
The Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Adeniyi Ademola on Thursday, December 17, 2015, ordered the immediate release of the Radio Biafra Director.
ADVERTISEMENT
Adding that his continued detention by the Department of States Services (DSS) was illegal.
Biafra loyalists across the South-East held protests calling for his release.
The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo also lent their voice to the call for the release of the IPOB leader.
A massive protest was also held by Biafra loyalists in Lagos state, at the popular Alaba International Market toshow solidarity for Kanu.
The protest was held in defiance of the stern warning issued to the traders by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state.
ADVERTISEMENT
Nnamdi Kanu was reportedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in his hotel room.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
10 Northern governors will fly to US to learn how to protect their region
Task force enters streets as Alex Otti declares war against indiscipline in Abia
FG suspends mining activities within OAU after reports of illegal operations
Like Bobrisky, EFCC drags Cubana Chief Priest to court for spraying naira notes
Israeli military leaders to hold third meeting on how to deal with Iran
Nigeria's telecoms sector witnesses revival as NCC's leadership draws acclaim
Like Ganduje in Kano, Kaduna Assembly opens investigation against El-Rufai
DNA on Chidinma's dress matches victim, Ataga in alleged murder trial
NDLEA destroys 300 tons of illicit drugs in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu praises effort
Pulse Sports
Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami
Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe
Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024
Alex Iwobi makes Premier League history which Mikel, Yakubu, Kanu could not achieve
Like Michael Jordan - Details of Victor Osimhen’s ‘superhuman’ jump against Monza emerges
ADVERTISEMENT
![3-day Sallah holiday will negatively affect Nigeria's struggling economy [Premium Times Nigeria]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "3-day Sallah holiday will negatively affect Nigeria's struggling economy [Premium Times Nigeria]")