The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday said he requires urgent ear surgery amidst reported failing health.
The embattled Kanu is before the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, seeking an order granting him unhindered access to his personal doctor.
At the resumed hearing of the matter, the lead counsel to the IPOB leader, Mike Ozekhome SAN, informed the court that the DSS medical team has confirmed that his client needs urgent ear surgery.
Ozekhome told the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako that the DSS has repeatedly refused to grant Nnamdi Kanu access to his personal doctor, and has also refused to release his medical records of the pro-Biafra agitator.
He stressed that the action of the prosecution indicates that it is not willing to allow his client access to proper medical attention.
He insisted that Mazi Kanu is being treated like a guinea pig in their custody, in breach of Section 7 of the Anti-torture Act.
Reacting, counsel to the DSS, A.M. Danlami informed the Court that Kanu is being given proper feeding and medical attention while in DSS custody.
Therefore, he prayed the Court to dismiss Nnamdi Kanu’s case on allowing him access to his doctor, stating that will be in the interest of justice and national security.
Meanwhile, Justice Binta Nyako has adjourned the suit to 20th July for judgment.
