Army: We’ll Know Truth about Kanu’s Whereabouts on Oct 17

The Nigerian Army yesterday said Nigerians would know the truth about the whereabouts of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) when the case comes up on October 17, 2017.

The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, stated this while giving a closing remark at the just concluded two-day media workshop for the Directorate of Army Public Relations in Abuja.

He explained that Kanu was already waiting to face the wrath of the country’s law over his crimes against Nigeria.

“The man is a certified 419ner, and that is why those of them following him have entered into one-chance vehicle, “he said, adding:” I try as much as possible not to say anything in the media because I know it would be subject to so many misinterpretations.

“This is somebody standing trial in a criminal case, whether we like it or not, we want to stand against the truth, no matter how long, the truth will come to pass on the 17th of this month, he said, referring to the October 17 date the IPOB leader has with an Abuja high court.

“This is an individual without means of livelihood. If I speak, and so what? I can speak eloquently and I can speak like him and also have my own group, that’s exactly what is happening.

“So what is the essence of our education as a people and as humans? You know that somebody is a no body and you believe in him,” he fumed.

Usman lampooned those seeking to know the whereabouts of the IPOB leader from the army, demanding that such questions should be directed at Kanu’s lawyer.

“There was an allegation that somebody went to hide. Initially they said 20 people died, then they said five people died, and this and that. And I have addressed the issue of the video.

“Now, I can’t remember the day, but anybody who watched the Channels TV interview, Kanu’s younger brother said that he was in hiding and he knows where they are.

“And one lawyer came up that he has taken the Chief of Army Staff to court. Now, who gave you the brief? You said you do not know where he(Kanu) is. Now, who gave you the brief? And the media is asking us where is Kanu, why not ask the man who gave him the brief to take people to court when he does not know where the man is?” He asked.