The presence of security agents caused tensions in Abia State, on Tuesday, as Aloy Ejimakor, a lawyer of the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, approached the court over the pro-Biafra activist’s health.
It was gathered that due to the appearance of Ejimakor at the court, security agents, which include military, police and other agencies, had condoned off the premises of the court.
This led to fear among residents and road users in Umuahia, the state capital.
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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer had filed an exparte order asking the court to make an interim order of release of Kanu to attend to his health in any medical facility of his choice in Nigeria, pending the hearing of the motion, amongst other things
He also asked the court for the substitution service on the motion on notice third and fourth respondents.
Ruling, Justice K. C. J. Okereke, of the Umuahia High Court, struck out the application.
The judge asked Ejimakor to put all respondents on notice.
Okereke however granted the application for substituted service on third, fifth, and seventh respondents.
The judge adjourned till September 21 for hearing of the motion on notice.
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Speaking to Newsmen after the hearing, Ejimakor said, “Today, I secured an Order from the High Court of Abia State to serve by substituted means an Application for enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which is filed and pending before the High Court of Abia State. The substantive matter will be heard on 21st September, 2021 in Umuahia.”
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