Police Arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer In Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has remained silent on the alleged arrest of human rights lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, who represents the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, during a protest in Abuja.

Ejimakor was participating in the “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” protest on Monday in Abuja.

He announced his arrest through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), shortly after he accused police operatives of assaulting demonstrators with tear gas.

According to him, the police detained him alongside Prince Emmanuel, the younger brother of Nnamdi Kanu, and several others at the Federal Capital Territory Command Criminal Investigation Department (FCT COMMAND CID) in Garki.

He wrote, “I’m in front of Transcorp Hilton with a mammoth crowd that gathered for #MNKOct20 and the police just exploded teargas. My eyes and throat hurt.

“They’re scattering everywhere. We’ve just been arrested. Myself, Prince Emanuel and others.

“We are at FCT COMMAND CID. Myself, Fine Boy and others. No 1 Zaria Street, Garki 2, Abuja.”

Before his arrest, Ejimakor had posted that the release of the IPOB leader rested on the decision of President Bola Tinubu.

He stated, “As it stands, it lies with President Tinubu to FREE Mazi Nnamdi Kanu because once the President halts the prosecution, the trial ends.

“In other words, the buck stops at the President’s table. Nonetheless, the courts can step in to stem the tide of injustice. #MNKOct20 is today.”

As of the time of filing this report, the allegations surrounding Ejimakor’s arrest remain unconfirmed.

Attempts to reach the spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, for clarification were unsuccessful, as calls and messages sent to her went unanswered.

NEWSNGR had reported that a joint detachment of defence and security operatives on Monday forcefully dispersed protesters led by activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who had gathered in the Maitama area of Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The protesters, who converged near the headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), chanted solidarity songs and carried placards bearing inscriptions such as “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now.”