Breaking News: Court Grants Nnamdi Kanu Bail

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday. Justice Nyako however barred the IPOB leader from granting press interview while on bail.

Kanu was granted bail on health grounds. Kanu was ordered to surrender his Nigerian and British international passports, even as the court compelled FG to return to him, his wedding ring and reading glasses. However, Kanu’s co-defendants, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi were denied bail by the court which has fixed July 11 and 12 to commence their trial. Meanwhile, ‎Kanu has been returned to Kuje Prison pending perfection of his bail conditions.

Kanu who had been in detention since 2015 was granted bail on Tuesday following the application filed by his lawyer after part of the charges filed against them were struck out by the court. The court fixed July 11 and 12 for commencement of trial.

The judge granted bail in the sum of N100m with three sureties in like sum.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose was among dignitaries that were in court for the ruling.