IPOB accuses DSS of denying Kanu access to visitors

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of denying its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, access to visitors.

The stated further that Kanu is being confined to solitary.

This is contained in a press statement it made available to TheNewsGuru on Saturday.

The group, in the statement, expressed disappointment over the deliberate, permanent and insidious psychological torture against Kanu in the DSS custody.

It said it is sad as the action of the security agencies contravened International Human Rights laws and principles, as they have continued to deny Kanu access to visitors on Mondays and Thursdays, as instructed by the court.

The claimed that the DSS operatives have continued to flour existing court orders strictly given by Justice Binta Nyako concerning the welfare of Nnamdi Kanu.

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“We the global movement and family of IPOB wish to reiterate our displeasure once again over the deliberate, permanent and insidious psychological torture being committed against our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in contravention of UNHRC and all other International Human Rights laws and principles in DSS confinement and torture facilities,” The statement reads.

“There abounds obvious and utter disregard by the DSS on the existing laws and thereby, consistently flouting the court ruling that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu deserves an interface with fellow human,” the statement continued.

It added, “Solitary confinement is torture under the United Nations Law and Justice Nyanko made a court order that Kanu should be visited twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays by his lawyers, family members and visitors of his choice.”

IPOB urged the International Community, Amnesty International, embassies, governments, International society and NGOs, including all reputable human rights organisations to monitor the gross violation of all known fundamental human rights of Kanu.

“We want to make it known to all and sundry that our leader is now being allowed to see his visitors for only 30 minutes in contravention of the competent court order that approved two hours per visit by his lawyers and family members.”

It reminded the DSS of their required obligations in handling all matters associated with Kanu so as to minimise unforeseen circumstantial consequences should anything go south with their Leader.