By John Ikani
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow the leader of the proscribed IPOB group, Nnamdi Kanu to have maximum possible comfort while in their custody.
The trial judge Justice Binta Nyako who gave the order on Thursday, also ordered the DSS to allow Kanu to have a change of clothes, give him medical attention and allow him to practice his faith.
The order followed a complaint by Kanu lawyers who during a pre-trial hearing today, argued that their client was not allowed to change clothes or even practise his religion.
The lawyers further argued that the separatist leader deserved speedy trial on allegations of treason among other charges levelled against him.
In her ruling, Nyako said the matter for the day, was for abridgment of time.
The judge also brought further hearing of the case forward by a day (January 18, 2022), from the initial date of (January 19) for a hearing of pending applications which includes the jurisdiction of the court and competence of the charge.
Kanu is facing charges bordering on alleged terrorism and treasonable felony.
Kanu’s trial was heard on Thursday in his absence.
Earlier, there were expectations that Kanu would be making an unscheduled appearance in court but eventually, he was absent.
