The hopes of Kingsley Kanu, brother of detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, that Britain secures the release of his sibling may have been dashed with a British document indicating that the United Kingdom can’t get nationals out of prisons abroad. Kanu, who was born on September 25, 1967, is a holder of Nigerian and British passports. “Nnamdi Kanu must be returned home to the UK to his wife and his sons who live here. The British Government must insist upon justice for Nnamdi Kanu,” Kingsley had said. The document read in part, “We can offer you information about the local prison or remand system, including visiting arrangements, mail and censorship, privileges, work possibilities, and social and welfare services.

Source: Punch July 01, 2021 07:26 UTC