Inmates Declare Nnamdi Kanu 'President' in Sokoto Prison, Sparking Controversy
In a surprising turn of events, inmates at Sokoto Prison declared Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of IPOB, as their 'President' after his recent transfer from Abuja. Kanu's arrival has caused a stir, with inmates chanting his name and showing defiance towards authorities.
Kanu's engagement with inmates on political issues has shifted the prison's mood, reflecting his influence and symbol of defiance. The development follows Kanu's sentencing to life imprisonment on terrorism charges and his subsequent transfer to DSS custody in Abuja.
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