News

‘I’m Safe But Still In Custody,’ Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Speaks From Kuje Prison After Protest Arrest

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedOctober 21, 2025

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, has confirmed that he remains in detention at the Kuje Prison, 24 hours after his arrest during the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja.

Ejimakor, who disclosed this on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, assured supporters that he is safe but expressed concern about how the police and the court handled his case.

“I am safe and sound but still under custody at Kuje Prison. The Magistrate refused to listen to our submissions. He insisted on remanding us till Friday and got his way,” Ejimakor wrote.

The human rights lawyer also alleged that the authorities deliberately took his case to a particular court in Kuje instead of any of the other available Magistrate courts in the city.

“For context: Keep in mind that they bypassed several Magistrate courts in town and headed to this one in Kuje,” he stated.

Ejimakor was among several individuals arrested on Monday during the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, which was reportedly led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.

The protesters had gathered to demand the immediate release of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in custody since his rearrest in 2021.

Meanwhile, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has called on legal regulatory bodies in Nigeria to sanction Ejimakor for participating in the protest.

Onanuga argued that Ejimakor’s involvement in the protest undermined legal ethics, given that Kanu’s case is still before a competent court.

“I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilised in Abuja by Omoyele Sowore,” Onanuga wrote on X.

“As a lawyer, he should be aware of the principle of sub judice, particularly in relation to the ongoing treason case before the court.”

As of press time, Ejimakor remains in custody at Kuje Prison, with his case scheduled for a hearing on Friday.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.