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The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, accompanied by officials from the Sokoto State government, visited Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre on Sunday. Footage obtained shows a heavy security presence surrounding the prison facility during the visit.

On November 21, 2025, Kanu was convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. Within hours, he was transferred from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja to the Sokoto Correctional Facility, a move that has generated controversy and concern.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered judgment in the long-running case against Kanu. The court found him guilty on seven terrorism-related counts brought by the Federal Government. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on four of the counts (1, 4, 5, and 6). He also received 20 years and 5 years imprisonment on two other counts (3 and 7).

The ruling concluded that the prosecution had successfully proven its case against him. Hours after the conviction, Kanu was moved from DSS custody in Abuja to the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, condemned the transfer, describing it as an attempt to isolate Kanu from his family, legal team, and supporters.

Kanu’s wife, Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, confirmed his arrival at Sokoto prison, expressing shock at the abrupt relocation. Also, Kanu’s personal physician, Prof. M. A. C. Aghaji, warned that the sudden transfer posed serious health risks, given his medical condition.

In a letter to President Bola Tinubu, the physician described the move as “abrupt, troubling, and medically dangerous,” raising fears that his health could deteriorate in Sokoto prison.

twilliamx:
Na so na.. make them no complain when Gumi dey do him own.. you want to polish your own terrorist, a man that was on record instructing people to burn down Lagos and kill police men.
As I said.. the north loves their terrorist and so does the east..

Jennyoral:
Nnamdi Kanu is now (Officially) the most Popular Icon in Nigeria

Truthissupreme:
All dis one na eyeservice content

Of what benefit is all these parazzi to kanu

You only get to dine with the Nigeria system, and stroke your political fanbase

DomPerignon:
K

Otti and Abaribe don see content dem go use campaign for re election.

As long as Kanu is their Mandela, dem go use his incarceration for political clout to the fullest.

DomPerignon:
Its normal protocol for a sitting governor to inform the governor of another state his intention to visit the state and its purpose and from there all protocols are activated to receive and host the visiting governor.

At no time did Sokoto state government officials escort Otti to visit Kanu in Sokoto Prison.

Macphenson:
Bring Gumi to Umuahia prisons, then come and visit him, I won't complain.

Pascalloyd:
you see your life outside

DomPerignon:
K

Otti and Abaribe don see content dem go use campaign for re election.

As long as Kanu is their Mandela, dem go use his incarceration for political clout to the fullest.

twilliamx:
Na so na.. make them no complain when Gumi dey do him own.. you want to polish your own terrorist, a man that was on record instructing people to burn down Lagos and kill police men.
As I said.. the north loves their terrorist and so does the east..

Segunbabba:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/30/breaking-abia-governor-alex-otti-sokoto-govt-officials-visit-nnamdi-kanu-sokoto-prison

twilliamx:
Even though I feel Gumi should be Sh*t at sight. But there is no where he was mentioned openly inciting people to kill, maime or burn down a city.
Gumi a terrorist sympathizer, but kanu is a terrorist

twilliamx:
Even though I feel Gumi should be Sh*t at sight. But there is no where he was mentioned openly inciting people to kill, maime or burn down a city.
Gumi a terrorist sympathizer, but my father is a terrorist

Jennyoral:
Nnamdi Kanu is now (Officially) the most Popular Icon in Nigeria

ebukal67x:
Life imprisonment is not the same as solitary confinement. Nnamdi Kanu will be fine.

Cj4charles:
Have you ever seen Kanu sitting with unknown men with gun or seen him in possession of any gun?? Then what made him a terrorist

chiagozien:
Microphone asking for referendum

chiagozien:
Only foo00ls see Kanu as a terrorist.

Reasonable people know he's a Freedom fighter.