Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has alleged that Kanu is ill and is being denied medical attention. Ejimakor made this claim in a tweet on X.com on Tuesday.
During a visit on Monday, Ejimakor observed that Kanu was unwell, exhibiting symptoms such as shortness of breath, low blood pressure, and general discomfort. A request for a doctor’s visit was submitted but reportedly denied by the Department of State Services (DSS), where Kanu is currently detained.
Ejimakor wrote, “Yesterday, during our visitation with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we found him ill, with shortness of breath, low BP, and general malaise. For this reason, he requested to see his doctor, and we submitted a letter in this regard. Today, the doctor arrived at the DSS but was denied access to #MNK.”
In March, IPOB had called on the Federal Government to release Kanu, citing concerns about his deteriorating health in detention. His family has also expressed the need for him to see a cardiologist and urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure Kanu’s well-being in DSS custody.
