ICYMI: See 5 Things Court Asks DSS To Do For Nnamdi Kanu While In Custody

The Federal High Court in Abuja has made some pronouncements concerning the allegations that Nnamdi Kanu is being subjected to poor conditions in the custody of the DSS.

News Rain Nigeria reports that Kanu who is facing felony and terrorism charges has been in the custody of the Department of States Services (DSS) since June 2021.

This is coming after the IPOB leader’s lawyers have consistently complained that about the poor conditions he is allegedly being subjected to in detention.

The lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, specifically complained that Kanu had not been allowed to change his clothes since he was arrested.

ICYMI: See 5 Things Court Asks DSS To Do For Nnamdi Kanu While In Custody

At the emergency hearing on Thursday, Ejiofor requested an order for his client to be given maximum comfort.

In her ruling, Binta Nyako, the presiding judge, said a custodial centre is not a “five-star hotel” where one can receive maximum comfort, The Cable reported.

She, however, asked the DSS to:

• Allow Nnamdi Kanu to have the “maximum possible comfort” in its facility
• Have a bath whenever he wants
• Change his clothes
• Eat properly
• Practise his faith,

Meanwhile, the court has adjourned Kanu’s case till Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

The IPOB leader’s lawyers had urged the court to move the trial date forward from the previous adjournment date which is January 19 and 20 2022.

However, the trial judge said the diary of the court was full and that the earliest possible date is Tuesday, January 18, one day before the previous date given.