- Omotosho added that the gravity of Kanu’s actions ordinarily warranted a death sentence
- the IPOB leader had been relocated “so far away from his lawyers, family, loved ones
- He described the transfer as a move that further complicates access to his client
The Federal Government has reportedly transferred the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from the custody of the Department of State Services to a correctional centre.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was disclosed by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, in a post shared on X on Friday, where he raised strong concerns over the sudden relocation.
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According to Ejimakor, Kanu, who had been held at the DSS facility in Abuja since his arrest was moved to a prison facility in Sokoto, a location he described as deliberately far from the reach of his legal team, family members, and close associates.
He described the transfer as a move that further complicates access to his client.
The lawyer wrote on X that the IPOB leader had been relocated “so far away from his lawyers, family, loved ones and well-wishers,” stressing that the decision raises questions about fairness and accessibility.
Kanu’s transfer comes barely 24 hours after the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, November 20, convicted him on all seven terrorism-related charges brought by the Department of State Services.
Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, sentenced him to life imprisonment, stating that the offences carried weighty implications for national security.
Justice Omotosho added that the gravity of Kanu’s actions ordinarily warranted a death sentence but said he opted for life imprisonment based on what he described as his personal scriptural conviction to show mercy.
He also faulted the IPOB leader for what he termed a lack of remorse throughout the trial.
The relocation of the separatist leader to Sokoto has since sparked fresh concerns among supporters and legal representatives who fear the move may further hinder his legal defence going forward.
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