The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPBO) have expressed concern over the deteriorating health of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
They say he needs immediate medical attention from his personal physician because the Department of State Services (DSS) emergency clinic in Abuja is understaffed.
This demand comes with fears that leaving him in the car of DSS clinic could result in his death.
In a statement released on Friday by the spokesman of the disbanded group, Emma Powerful, the group said Kanu’s condition had continued.
The group claims Kanu is in the emergency unit of the ‘inadequate DSS clinic’ in Abuja.
He has been there since Monday, February 27, 2023.
It says Kanu is in critical condition in the DSS detention and needs to be released immediately so that medical attention can be given to his failing health.
IPOB also wants the Nigerian government to take the necessary action to prevent any negative effects that might arise should its leader pass away.
“Kanu needs his personal physician who understands his medical history to take care of him.
“Rushing him in an emergency to an ill-equipped DSS clinic is cosmetic and can cause more harm to him.
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“We have endured all provocations, including attacks, assassinations, unlawful kidnappings, detentions, and the exceptional kidnapping of our commander from Kenya to Nigeria.
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“The Nigerian government has also refused to obey their own court orders to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other IPOB members illegally detained in various detention facilities.
“Nobody should blame us for any action going forward.
“We are warning the Nigeria government and DSS agents to release our leader, whom they are illegally holding in solitary confinement irrespective of the court and UN working Group orders to allow him to attend to his deteriorating health.
“They should release Mazi Nnamdi KANU to undergo a much needed heart surgery urgently.”