Loy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that Kanu is ill and being denied medical attention.
In a tweet on X.com on Tuesday, Ejimakor revealed that during a visit on Monday, Kanu was found to be unwell, showing symptoms such as shortness of breath, low blood pressure, and general discomfort.
Ejimakor stated that a request for a doctor’s visit was submitted, but the Department of State Services (DSS), where Kanu is currently detained, reportedly denied access to the doctor.
“Yesterday, during our visitation with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we found him ill, with shortness of breath, low BP, and general malaise,” Ejimakor wrote. “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.”
Back in March, IPOB called on the Federal Government to release its leader, citing his deteriorating health in detention. Kanu’s family also claimed he needed a cardiologist and urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure Kanu’s well-being in DSS custody.
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