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Tension In Abuja As Security Operatives Fire Live Rounds To Disperse Pro-Kanu Protesters

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Protesters demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were dispersed in chaos on Monday after security operatives allegedly fired live bullets near the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The demonstration, which began around 6:50 a.m. at the Ministry of Women Affairs headquarters, was led by Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). According to Daily Trust, personnel from the Nigerian Police Force, Guards Brigade, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) had tightened security around major government buildings, including the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, Court of Appeal, and Eagle Square. The protesters, who had earlier vowed to march to the Presidential Villa to demand Kanu’s freedom, were met with heavy resistance as they approached the Court of Appeal area. Witnesses said security operatives opened fire, sending protesters running in panic. At first, the demonstrators believed the officers intended to use tear gas, but shock spread when live rounds were discharged from multiple directions. Before the gunfire, Sowore and other protesters were heard pleading with the police, shouting, “Don’t teargas us! Respect the rule of law! We have the right to protest, we’re Nigerians.” The situation quickly descended into chaos as protesters fled in different directions to avoid the bullets. As of press time, armoured vehicles and personnel from the Guards Brigade, DSS, and police remained stationed at strategic locations near the Presidential Villa and surrounding government buildings.

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Begs Court To Save Husband’s Life, Rejects DSS Medical Report

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Favour Michael Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja High Court not to let her husband die in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In an open letter to the judge on Thursday, Mrs. Kanu expressed deep concern over what she described as the deteriorating health of her husband, faulting the medical report presented in court by a panel of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The NMA team had earlier informed the court that Kanu’s condition was not life-threatening and that he was fit to stand trial. However, Mrs. Kanu dismissed the report as misleading and unethical, insisting that her husband’s health was critical and required urgent medical care outside the DSS facility. She urged the court to order his transfer to another hospital within Abuja, warning that keeping him at the DSS clinic could worsen his condition. “When your Lordship took over Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case in March 2025, I strongly believed justice was at hand, having read about your impeccable reputation. However, the recent developments in court make me wonder if those attributes were exaggerated,” the letter read in part. She accused the court of indecisiveness and delays, alleging that the proceedings were being deliberately prolonged to keep her husband in detention. Mrs. Kanu also questioned the authenticity of the NMA’s report, claiming that it was never properly conducted. According to her, the DSS produced a “disjointed and unethical” report instead. She blamed her husband’s poor health on the alleged torture he suffered after being “illegally brought back from Kenya,” adding that he has since been held in harsh conditions without adequate medical care. “Why will your Lordship deny Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the opportunity to be treated in a proper hospital in Abuja instead of subjecting him to a poorly equipped DSS clinic?” she asked. Mrs. Kanu appealed to Justice Omotosho to intervene swiftly, stressing that her husband’s life was at risk and that justice must not be sacrificed to bureaucracy.  

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Nnamdi Kanu Declared Medically Fit To Stand Trial, Court Approves Private Legal Consultation

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The team of medical experts appointed by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed that the health condition of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The medical assessment was ordered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to resolve conflicting reports from medical personnel representing both the prosecution and the defence. In the panel’s report, submitted to the court on October 13 and partially read in open court on Thursday, the experts concluded that Kanu is medically fit to continue with his terrorism trial. Following the submission, Justice Omotosho ruled that the trial could proceed, noting that there were no objections from either side regarding the findings. However, the judge granted a request from Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), for a private consultation between the defendant and his legal team outside the Department of State Services (DSS) facility. Agabi had expressed concerns that discussions with his client might be recorded or monitored by the DSS. Justice Omotosho directed that the private consultation be held inside the courtroom, without any third parties present, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on October 22. The court also scheduled the continuation of Kanu’s trial for October 23.  

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Jonathan To Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention After Meeting With Sowore

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage President Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore made this known on Friday through his X handle after a private meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their conversation focused on the urgent need to address Kanu’s prolonged detention in a fair and just manner. “Earlier today in Abuja, I met with former President Goodluck Jonathan to discuss the continued incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Sowore wrote. “President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly. I thank him sincerely for recognising the importance of resolving Kanu’s case in the interest of peace, fairness, and national healing. Particularly assuring was that he promised to meet President Bola Tinubu to discuss this issue as soon as possible.” Sowore added that Jonathan’s stance adds weight to the growing calls from prominent Nigerians demanding justice in Kanu’s case — a list that includes Atiku Abubakar, Femi Falana (SAN), and Senator Shehu Sani. He also urged other influential figures such as Peter Obi, Chukwuma Soludo, Alex Otti, Francis Nwifuru, Peter Mbah, Hope Uzodinma, Oby Ezekwesili, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo President John Mbata to join in advocating for Kanu’s release. Kanu has been in detention since 2021 after being re-arrested abroad and brought back to Nigeria to face charges of terrorism and treasonable felony. Despite several court orders granting him bail or demanding his release, the government has yet to comply.  

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Sowore Schedules October 20 Protest To Aso Rock Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for a protest march to Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20, demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore announced the plan on his X account, @YeleSowore, stating that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow march will begin at 7 a.m. The activist described the demonstration as “historic,” aimed at pressuring the federal government to respect court orders for Kanu’s unconditional release. Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021 after his extradition from Kenya, facing charges of terrorism and treasonable felony. His continued detention, despite several court rulings, has drawn criticism from human rights groups and sparked occasional protests in the South-East. The march comes exactly a year after the #EndSARS memorial and is seen by supporters as a renewed call for justice and accountability. Security agencies have yet to respond to the planned demonstration.  

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Sowore Calls On Peter Obi, Soludo, Abaribe, And Alex Otti To Lead Peaceful Protest For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has urged prominent South-East figures, including Peter Obi, Anambra Governor Charles Soludo, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Abia Governor Alex Otti, to join a peaceful march to Aso Rock demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). On Tuesday, Sowore posted on his official X account, appealing to governors, lawmakers, traditional rulers, and Nigerians who support Kanu’s freedom to go beyond words and actively participate in the protest. He pledged to personally lead the effort. “No more empty noise,” Sowore declared, calling for a united, lawful, and visible push to end Kanu’s “persecution.” He emphasized that political differences should be set aside for this cause. Kanu’s terrorism trial recently faced a setback when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his no-case submission. The court ruled that the prosecution’s evidence, including testimonies from five witnesses, established a prima facie case, requiring Kanu to enter his defense. The trial has been adjourned to October 8, pending a report from the Nigerian Medical Association on Kanu’s health, which will determine the next hearing date. Sowore’s call intensifies pressure on South-East leaders as Kanu’s detention remains a key flashpoint in Nigeria’s political landscape.  

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