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Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has angrily accused members of his circle of unprofessional conduct after learning “about three hours ago” that her husband had been moved to a correctional facility in Sokoto. In a sharp message shared on social media she warned:
“If you all do not sit up and behave in a civilised and professional manner, I will stress you with my ‘stress’ and I promise you, you will be stressed. BE WARNED.
The transfer follows a high-profile conviction this week in Abuja: a Federal High Court found Kanu guilty on multiple terrorism-related counts and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
The verdict which centred on charges that included incitement, enforcement of illegal “sit-at-home” orders and alleged involvement in violent acts — prompted widespread coverage and strong reactions from both supporters and critics. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, but the judge opted for life behind bars.
Kanu’s legal and political saga stretches back years. He was first arrested in 2015, released on bail in 2017, went missing, and was controversially extradited from Kenya in 2021 to face charges in Nigeria.
Throughout, the IPOB leader a vocal campaigner for an independent Biafra state — has argued his actions were political and peaceful, while the Nigerian government has branded parts of the movement and some associated acts as terrorism. The case has become a focal point in debates about separatism, human rights, and the rule of law in southeast Nigeria. �
Family members and lawyers have repeatedly raised concerns about access, detention conditions, and the logistics of counsel and visitation — concerns amplified now that Kanu is reportedly held in Sokoto, far from his southeastern base and many of his legal advisers.
Observers say transfers and facility placements are likely to fuel further discussion about due process and prisoner rights in politically charged cases.
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