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Thursday, 11 November 2021

Nigeria separatist leader’s case postponed to next year

 The trial of the Nigerian separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, which was supposed to be getting underway in the capital Abuja has been adjourned until January.

Nigeria separatist leader’s case postponed to next year

He has been accused of treason and terror related offences.

Mr Kanu heads the Indigenous People of Biafra group. It has been agitating for secession of south-eastern Nigeria.

His detention and trial has heightened political tensions in the south-eastern region of the country.

Read more: The man behind Nigeria’s separatists

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