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Subject:
Can Run But Can't Hide
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Madiba Saidy <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:20:56 EST
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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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