 The British High Commission has extended consular assistance to the detained leader of the prescribed indigenous people of Biafra, Onam de Canum. A London-based court and lawyer are also reportedly seeking his consent to take up his case. Canum's Nigerian lawyer, Lloyd E. J. Markle, believes the development would open up a new chapter in the trial. The Nigerian government is expected to be served with summons to bring the IPOP leader to the United Kingdom where another case will be heard over the manner of his repatriation.