Kanu’s application for prison relocation dismissed by court

A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the application by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, seeking an order compelling the federal government to transfer him from the Nigerian Correctional Service custodial centre in Sokoto State.

Justice James Omotosho on Monday ruled that the application could not be granted through an ex parte motion as the federal government, which is joined in the matter, ought to be given notice to respond.

Kanu, who was on November 20, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism, earlier filed an appeal against the ruling of the court to proceed with the judgement and an appeal against the judgement proper.

Earlier, his counsel, who is from the Legal Aid Council, Federal Ministry of Justice, Demdoo Asan, informed the court about the application, which also has the federal government and the Nigerian Correctional Service as respondents.

After a few questions, the counsel agreed with the judge that it was better for the respondents to be notified and be heard before the determination of the matter.

The judge adjourned the matter to January 27.

DailyTrust