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FG debunks rumoured release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi

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The Federal Government has debunked the alleged appeal court victory of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami clarified a statement on Friday.

Malami added that the Appeal Court did not acquit Nnamdi Kanu of all charges as reported by a section of the media.

It would be recalled that some media houses had earlier reported that the Appellate Court upheld the appeal of the IPOB leader, striking out all charges leveled against him by the Federal Government in the process.

Meanwhile, in a statement that was signed by Malami’s Media Aide, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Malami said the court only discharged Kanu and did not acquit him.

Malami reiterated that the judgment was based on a single issue and not on previous charges that led to Kanu jumping bail.

The statement read partly: “Consequently, the appropriate legal options before the authorities will be exploited and communicated accordingly to the public.

“The decision handed down by the court of appeal was on a single issue that borders on rendition.

“Let it be made clear to the general public that other issues that predate rendition based on which Kanu jumped bail remain valid issues for judicial determination.

“The Federal Government will consider all available options open to us on the judgment on rendition while pursuing determination of pre-rendition issues.”

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