I Don’t Want To See Nnamdi Kanu In This Attire Next Time, Allow Him Some Comforts, Judge Orders SSS

Piqued by the continual wearing of the same attire by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Tuesday, ordered the State Security Services (SSS) to permit Nnamdi Kanu to have a change of outfit.

NewsTrack Nigeria had reported the planned re-arraignment of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on an amended terrorism charge.

The development stalled the procedure on IPOB leaders case, Tuesday, before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Kanu’s lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, drew the attention of the Judge to the treatment his client was being subjected to in the custody of the SSS.

Ozekhome said IPOB leader was still being kept in solitary confinement, adding that inmates who greeted him were also being subjected to the same treatment.

He pointed out this was contrary to an order by Justice Nyako for the SSS to allow Kanu practise his faith, have his bath, change his clothes and eat properly.

Nyako, who responded to Ozekhome plea, reiterated her earlier order for the SSS to allow Kanu to enjoy some comfort.

She, however, reminded his counsel that a detention facility is not a five-star hotel.

“I don’t want to see him in these clothes again. This one is almost off-white. Also, make sure that you allow him to exercise,” Nyako added.