During a hearing on Thursday, Mike Ozekhome, the Senior Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, expressed concerns to the Supreme Court that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) may die while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to Ozekhome, Kanu’s health has deteriorated and he requires a surgical operation.
The lawyer has requested that the court rule in favor of transferring Kanu from DSS custody to the Kuje Correctional Centre so that he can receive proper medical treatment.
A report by BBC News Pidgin, quoted Ozekhome saying, “My Lords, Nnamdi Kanu is sick, he has been approved for surgery but they have refused to release him for treatment.
“We are pleading for him to be transferred from DSS custody to Kuje correctional centre so that he can begin treatment like others.
“He’s getting really sick, I’m scared he may die in the custody of DSS. Dead bodies are not prosecuted.”
The Supreme Court, in its response to Ozekhome’s plea, said that God will keep the IPOB leader alive, adding that he will not die in detention.
The court said even if it proceeds to hear the appeal, there is no space within its calendar to write and deliver the verdict within the 90-day deadline.
“Nnamdi Kanu will not die in detention. God will keep him alive and his blood won’t be in your hands,” the court said.
The apex court added that the court will hear all the motions in the case on the resumption of hearing on September 14.
