British government has informed the Federal Government of plans to issue travel document to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu.

A top government official disclosed this to reporters on condition of anonymity on Tuesday.

Kanu is a dual citizen of Nigeria and Britain.

The source said in informing Federal Government of their intention, British authorities made it clear that they had the best intentions towards Nigeria.

“British authorities have briefed Nigerian government about the temporary travel documents they are about to issue to Kanu, who holds a Nigeria-UK dual citizenship.

“It shows that they have the best intentions towards Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the source said.

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