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Presidency considers relocating Taylor from Calabar
•Deploys military intelligence to cover him
By Tony Ikpasaja, Abuja
The fear of possible attack on and kidnap of former Liberian
president, Mr. Charles Taylor indicted by United Nations war crimes
court in Sierra Leone, has prompted the presidency to order renewed
security coverage for the Calabar-based exile even as it considers
relocating him.
NewAge gathered that after his experience at the recently concluded
CHOGM held in Abuja, which also talked on despots in democratic
societies, President Olusegun Obasanjo directed that Taylor be
given "strong security".
The directive promptly led to the Directorate of Military
Intelligence deploying troops to cover Taylor, in addition to the
security provided by Mopol II Command in Calabar.
According to presidency sources, the recent speculation of
kidnappers from the United Kingdom and United States who possibly
have an eye on abducting Taylor for the $2 million placed on him by
the US government has also given President Obasanjo great concern.
He was reported to be considering relocating Taylor from Calabar to
the hinterland, away from the coastal states and where a strong
military and police presence exists.
According to the source, Enugu, Benin and Ibadan are also being
considered for Taylor for fear of kidnappers and possible attackers
from within and outside Nigeria.
Taylor, a few months ago, relinquished power in Liberia and was
granted stay in Nigeria on exile. He is accused of war crimes in
Liberia, which is capable of attracting the death penalty or life
jail.
NewAge Online.
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