LAST ACTION: Tension, unusual security presence in Kuje as Nnamdi Kanu is FINALLY released

Legit.ng can authoritatively report that there were unusual tension and security presence at Kuje prison as Nnamdi Kanu was released today after almost two years in detention.

This follows Legit.ng's earlier report that three sureties, including a Jewish Rabbi and Senator Enyinnaya Abaraibe, vouch to stand-in and ensure the IPOB appears for trial at all times

There was an unusual security presence at the Kuje Prison during the release of the leader of the IPOB Nnamdi Kanu.

Several security operatives from the military, prison and some on plain clothes were seen littered around the prison facility.

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The operatives who are armed to the teeth were seen condoning visitors at the entrance of the prison under heavy rain.

Meanwhile, only Kanu's brother and his lawyer were allowed into the main facility to present papers to the prison's in charge for his release.

Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported a Federal High Court judge has signed the bail papers for the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Legit.ng also learnt that Justice Nyako signed the papers on Friday afternoon, April 28, after all the conditions given to the IPOB leader for his bail was met.

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Three sureties including a Jewish Rabbi and Senator Enyinnaya Abaraibe, vouched to stand in and ensure the IPOB appears for trial at all times.

Members of Nnamdi Kanu's family, his lawyers and sureties are currently heading to Kuje Prison to pick him up.

The group in a convoy of over 10 cars, left the Federal High Court in Abuja after the bail conditions were perfected.

The Legit.ng video below captures the jubilation that trailed Kanu's bail:

Source: Legit.ng