The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Security (DSS) to allow the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to change his clothes and do exercise whenever he wants.
The court made this decision when Kanu appeared before it on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Kanu, who arrived at the court around 7 am on Tuesday, was heavily surrounded by operatives of the DSS. The IPOB leader was welcomed by his legal team and a few family members.
Kanu’s legal team, led by Mike Ozekhome, made a claim before the court that the DSS is still denying their client some basic needs.
The lawyers alleged that Kanu rarely changes his clothes and he is not allowed to exercise or walk around and interact with other suspects in custody.
The legal team also asked the court to adjourn the case due to the fresh charges against Nnamdi Kanu from the federal government.
The court ordered the DSS to allow Kanu to change his clothes and do exercise. The court hearing was also adjourned till Wednesday, January 19, 2022, as requested by the legal team.
Why Nnamdi Kanu Cannot Have The Desired Comfort In Custody
Recall that the federal high court had earlier ordered the DSS to give Kanu maximum comfort in custody when his legal team accused the security agency of underfeeding him in December 2021.
Kanu’s legal team and supporters must understand that their favourite cannot have the desired comfort in the custody of the DSS.
The DSS detention facility is not a five-star hotel, a gym, or a sports centre where people can exercise.The purpose of keeping him in the facility is to deny him some amenities that he could easily get outside.
The last time it was food, now exercise. Maybe the legal team will ask the court to allow him to make love in custody soon.
However, I saw pictures of Kanu in court on Tuesday. He looked fresh and agile. Not like someone who is being denied basic needs.
The legal team should focus more on defending Nnamdi Kanu in court and stop demanding maximum comfort for him.
Do you also think Kanu’s legal team is demanding too much?
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