‘There will be crisis if Nnamdi Kanu dies in DSS custody’ – Group

An alarm has been raised over the health condition of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the Department of Security Service (DSS).

Spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties, Ugochinyere Imo, who addressed journalists at his country home in Akokwa in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday, said Kanu’s health is deteriorating and the country might erupt in crisis if he dies in the custody of the DSS.

He advised the President Muhammadu Buhari to order the DSS to release Kanu to attend to his health issues.

Imo contended that the continuous detention of Kanu in DSS custody was illegal, citing a judgment by an Appeal Court in Abuja and state High Court in Umuahia, which ordered for his release.

The CUPP spokesperson urged Buhari to release Kanu in the interest of national unity, equity and justice.

He said, “I got off the phone from the lawyer to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, were his deteriorating health condition was brought to my notice. I want to urge Mr President in the interest of peace and security to order the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“There are several court judgements which have declared his continuous detention illegal. Mr President has the constitutional power through the attorney general to order for the discontinuance of the matter. Kanu should be released then we come to the negotiation table and address those issues that led to the agitation.”