The Digest:
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared he is in "immediate danger of stroke, collapse, or sudden death" due to untreated ailments while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). His detailed complaint to the Nigerian Medical Association paints a picture of a deteriorating health crisis exacerbated by alleged medical negligence.
Key Points:
- Nnamdi Kanu listed serious ailments, including Tinnitus, hypertension, and organ diseases.
- He stated that Tinnitus and sleep deprivation are among the "gravest threats" to his survival.
- The IPOB leader alleged that a DSS doctor, Nasiru Mohammed, falsified his medical records.
- He reported symptoms like frequent nosebleeds, fainting episodes, and chest pains.
- Kanu claimed his longtime personal physician was barred from access and "intimidated into silence."
- He credited Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji's intervention for preventing his "imminent collapse."
- Kanu asserted that the DSS has also subjected Professor Aghaji to a "pattern of intimidation."
Sources: Daily Post
