Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court is set to make a crucial decision on May 20 regarding the custody of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The application before the court seeks to transfer Kanu out of the Department of State Services (DSS) custody.
During the court proceedings, Kanu’s lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, argued that keeping Kanu in DSS custody could hinder the accelerated hearing process mandated by the court. Ejimakor proposed transferring Kanu to house arrest or a similar law enforcement agency’s custody to facilitate a quicker resolution.
Ejimakor emphasized the importance of considering alternative custody arrangements, citing previous cases where defendants like Sambo Dasuki and El-ZakZaky were placed under house arrest. However, the prosecutor, Adegboyega Awolomo (SAN), urged the court to reject the application.
The decision on Kanu’s custody is crucial for the ongoing legal proceedings, and Justice Nyako’s ruling on May 20 will have significant implications. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
