The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an application by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or neighbouring Nasarawa State.
Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, had filed an ex-parte application asking the court to order the Federal Government or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to “immediately move him from Sokoto to either Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja or Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa.”
In the alternative, he requested a transfer to “any custodial facility within the court’s jurisdiction, including Suleja or Keffi,” to enable him pursue his appeal more effectively.
However, Justice James Omotosho on Monday refused the application, ruling that such an order could not be issued without first hearing from the Federal Government.
The judge directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and serve the relevant parties to ensure fair hearing.
Justice Omotosho subsequently fixed January 27, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.
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