Inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Sokoto have reportedly named the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as their “Prison President” shortly after his arrival, according to a report by The Sun.
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Kanu, recently sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho, was convicted on seven terrorism-related charges, including secessionist activities, membership of a proscribed group, attacks on security operatives, destruction of public property, and the importation of an unregistered radio transmitter. After spending years in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), he was transferred to the Sokoto facility to begin his sentence.
Sources told Daily Sun that Kanu’s entry into the facility sparked unusual excitement. Inmates reportedly rushed toward him, eager to shake his hand and welcome him, with many describing him as someone who “speaks boldly and without fear.”
A senior correctional officer, who requested anonymity, described the atmosphere around Kanu as extraordinary. “He has practically turned his block into a kind of mini Radio Biafra. Even inmates who previously opposed him now sit quietly to hear him speak. No one compels them; his words simply draw them,” the official said.
According to the officer, Kanu’s influence within the facility has grown quickly, driven not only by his political stance but also by the confidence and conviction with which he speaks. “Whether or not they share his views, everyone acknowledges his fearlessness. That alone has made him a notable figure here,” he added.
Kanu remains in custody as authorities continue to enforce the court’s verdict.
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