Arewa youths have reacted to the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The IPOB leader who has been ordered to be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been described by Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) as a “common criminal.”
In a brief ruling behind closed doors earlier in the day, the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako ordered that Kanu be remanded based on an application that was brought by the Federal Government.
He will remain in DSS custody until the 26th of July when his trial will resume.
In his reaction to the arrest of the IPOB leader, AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima asked the federal government and the court to ensure that Kanu faces the “music” for his actions.
Shettima told reporters earlier today that Kanu’s arrest was long overdue and commended the government and security agencies for effecting the arrest.
According to him, “Finally, Nnamdi Kanu has been brought back home. We must commend the Nigerian government, Interpol for this wonderful work.
“They have demonstrated that it’s a matter of time, though long overdue at least, it’s better late than never.
“Finally, he has to face the music probably, and I’m sure this will save as a lesson to our brothers in the south east that never again should they fold their hands and allow a common criminal to be talking as if he speaks for them out of fear.
Arewa Youths leader added that, “I am sure the judiciary would do the needful and ensure he faces the proper music so that at the end of the day it will serve as a deterrent to the likes of him that may want to think or behave the way this mad man has done over time.”
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