Nnamdi Kanu Transferred from DSS Custody to Sokoto Prison

In a dramatic turn of events, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been moved from the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja to a correctional center in Sokoto State. This shocking development was revealed on Friday by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, in a post that stirred significant attention online.

The transfer comes in the wake of a controversial ruling by Justice James Omotosho, which Kanu’s legal team vehemently condemned as a “travesty of justice.” Following the court’s decision, Ejimakor spoke passionately to journalists, describing the day as a dark landmark in Nigeria’s judicial history. “Today will forever be etched in Nigeria’s timeline,” he stated. “It is unprecedented to convict a man solely for the words he spoke, rather than any actions he took.”

Ejimakor strongly contested the basis of the conviction, asserting that the evidence presented in court did not warrant such a drastic sentencing. “How can you convict someone for a broadcast that was never tied to any incident of violence or terrorism?” he questioned, expressing disbelief at the implications of the ruling. He asserted that Kanu’s advocacy for self-determination should not be criminalized. “In today’s Nigeria, you could be convicted for simply expressing an opinion. This sets a dangerous precedent.”

Determined to challenge the ruling, Ejimakor announced that their legal team would head straight to the Court of Appeal. “We believe that the justices there will recognize the injustice that unfolded today,” he declared confidently. “If necessary, we will take our case to the Supreme Court, but mark my words, we will not allow Nnamdi Kanu to remain unjustly convicted.”

Joining in the defense’s criticisms, Barrister Maxwell Okpara also voiced his disappointment, suggesting that the judgment was fueled by emotion rather than legal merit. He urged supporters in the South-East to remain calm and avoid violent reactions, reiterating their belief that higher courts would rectify what they see as a grave miscarriage of justice.

This unfolding situation has sparked intense discussions across social media and beyond, as many closely monitor the legal battles ahead for Kanu and the implications for free speech in Nigeria.