By Our Correspondent
Reports circulating on Saturday allege that Aloy Ejimakor, the special counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, may have collapsed while being held at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.
The claim, reported by online media outlets including SaharaReporters and Politics Nigeria, suggests that Ejimakor slumped within the facility and received medical attention from nurses at the correctional centre. The reports indicate that arrangements were being considered to transfer him to a hospital for further treatment.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation of the alleged incident from the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ejimakor’s legal representatives, or any verified medical source. Details of his health condition remain unverified.
Ejimakor was among several individuals arrested on October 20 during a peaceful protest in Abuja calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Following their arraignment, a Magistrate Court in Abuja ordered their remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending their bail hearing.
Earlier this week, Ejimakor was quoted in multiple reports as assuring supporters that he was safe and in good condition despite being in custody. The new unconfirmed reports of his collapse have raised public concern about his wellbeing and the conditions within the facility.
Human rights advocates and supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra have called on authorities to ensure transparency regarding Ejimakor’s detention and to provide him with immediate medical attention if needed.
Efforts to obtain official comments from the Nigerian Correctional Service regarding the alleged incident were not successful at the time of publishing this report.
This report is based on information currently available from multiple media sources. As of the time of publication, the claims regarding Ejimakor’s reported collapse have not been independently verified. Readers are advised to treat the information as developing news until official confirmation is provided.
