A magistrate court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and 12 others who were arrested during the protest organised by Omoyele Sowore on monday against the IPOB leader’s continued trial and detention.
The police charged the 13 persons with various offences, including criminal conspiracy, disobedience of a lawful order, inciting disturbance, and disturbance of public peace, in contravention of sections 152, 114, and 113 of the penal code law.
Among the 13 defendants named are Ejimakor, Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu.
The magistrate ordered that the defendants be remanded in kuje correctional centre pending their arraignment on oct. 24.