Court remands Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor and 12 others after Sowore-led protest in Abuja; arraignment set for October 24.
A Magistrate Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel to the detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, alongside 12 others following their arrest during a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday.
The demonstration, which took place in Abuja, was reportedly organized to demand justice and freedom for Kanu, who remains in detention despite several court rulings concerning his trial.
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The Nigeria Police Force charged the 13 individuals with criminal conspiracy, disobedience of a lawful order, inciting public disturbance, and breach of public peace offences said to contravene Sections 152, 114, and 113 of the Penal Code Law.
Among those arrested is Emmanuel Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother. The court ordered that all defendants be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending their formal arraignment on October 24.
The development has stirred reactions among human rights advocates and political observers, with many expressing concern over the implications of the arrests on freedom of expression and lawful assembly in Nigeria.