Kenyan Government Denies Being Involved In Kanu’s Arrest

The Kenyan government has denied involvement in the arrest and extradition to Nigeria of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Kenyan authorities have stated that they are unable to confirm whether Nnamdi Kanu was arrested in the East African country.

Recall that Nigerian authorities hinted that Nnamdi Kanu was apprehended in London, United Kingdom, before being extradited to Nigeria.

The British High Commission in Nigeria, on the other hand, denied that the IPOB leader had been detained or extradited from the United Kingdom.

And now, Kenyan Immigration Services Director-General Alexander Muteshi has refuted reports of his country’s involvement, claiming that it is impossible to verify whether the rebel leader has entered Kenyan territory.

“I can’t know that,” Mr Muteshi told Kenyan Newspaper, Nation, when asked whether the claims made by the family were true.

“I am not in the picture of his presence in the country. I am only able to tell if somebody entered the country legally,” he added, leaving room for speculation as to whether Kanu had sneaked into Kenya through either illegal routes or under a false name.

According to the newspaper, Kenyan Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna refused to comment on the situation.

As previously reported by NEWS DIRECT, the Nnamdi Kanu family and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, accused the Kenyan government of violating international law to the greatest extent possible.

Kanu was apprehended last Sunday by a joint operation of Nigerian and foreign security officers, according to sources. However, the actual site of his arrest is still unknown.