BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor collapses in Kuje prison

Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has collapsed in Kuje Prison in Abuja. This development comes 24 hours after the presiding judge, Abubakar Umar Sai’id, refused to sign the bail bond for his release.

According to report, Ejimakor’s lawyer, Barrister Maxwell Opara, was unable to meet with him during a routine visit, and sources indicate he may be transferred to a hospital. 

The incarcerated lawyer was arrested on Monday with 12 others, including Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, for participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The duo were reportedly teargassed and beaten before being detained.

Ejimakor is currently receiving medical attention from nurses at the Kuje Correctional center, with his condition reportedly deteriorating.

We have previously reported that the lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi, had applied to withdraw from representing him, stating that the defendant had taken the case back from them.

The embattled IPOB leader informed the court that he would be representing himself for now, though that might change later. 

When the judge asked if he should be assigned a lawyer, Kanu rejected the offer. Defending himself orally, Kanu argued that the court lacks the jurisdiction to try him

ATTENTION: Follow 9jaReporters on Instagram for a chance to win ₦100,000 in our Top Fans Challenge!

JOIN NOW to participate and stand a chance to win exclusive prize ons, free airtime, and exciting gifts!

FOLLOW US TODAY! DON’T MISS OUT!

Kanu is facing terrorism charges linked to his separatist activities. Arrested in 2015, he fled Nigeria after being granted bail in 2017 but was rearrested in 2021 and has since been held in the custody of the Department of State Security (DSS), custody.

Should the court release Kanu’s lawyer based on health grounds? Let us know your comment below.