The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised alarm over his health while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Kanu, in a letter to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), alleged that his “health is in danger” due to what he described as inconsistent, falsified, and negligent medical care.
The letter, dated September 29, 2025, was addressed to the NMA President.
According to him, his medical condition has worsened since his arrest and transfer from Kenya.
The IPOB Leader claimed that his treatment in DSS custody has been marred by manipulation of medical records and a disregard for professional standards.
“This letter is intended not only to bring my condition to the formal attention of the NMA but also to invoke the ethical responsibilities of the medical profession under both Nigerian law and international human rights standards,” he wrote.
Furthermore, the political activist leader urged the Nigerian Medical Association to intervene urgently.
He specifically called for an inquiry into the alleged manipulation of his health records, protection for independent doctors such as Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, and the release of the NMA medical team’s report of September 22, 2025, which the court had ordered to be filed within four days.
Kanu warned that untreated health complications, including tinnitus-induced sleep deprivation, pose a serious threat to his life. However, he appealed to the NMA to act swiftly to prevent further deterioration of his condition.
This is not the first time concerns have been raised about Kanu’s wellbeing in custody. In July, his lawyers had also accused the DSS of denying him proper medical attention.