A Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, alongside his legal counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and eleven other protesters.
The group was arrested following a demonstration on Monday, October 20, 2025, which called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
The peaceful protest quickly escalated into confrontation between demonstrators and Nigerian security forces. Police reportedly deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd, leading to multiple arrests.
During the court proceedings, reports emerged that the accused were denied access to their lawyers, raising serious concerns about due process and the respect for legal rights amid heightened political tensions.
The Nigerian Police Force defended its actions, emphasizing that all procedures adhered to their operational guidelines and that no live ammunition was used during the protest management.
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The remand has sparked condemnation from civil society groups, including the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), who have demanded the immediate release of the detainees and urged the Nigerian government to uphold constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
This development adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s detention and the broader unrest linked to secessionist movements in Nigeria’s southeast region, drawing both national and international scrutiny.
