Table of Contents
- Aloy Ejimakor's Experience
- Details of the Arrest
- Court Proceedings
- Release from Prison
- Statement to Journalists
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), described his encounter with the Nigeria Police Force following his arrest as distressing.
Ejimakor, along with Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, and several protesters, was apprehended by the police during a “Free Nnamdi Kanu” demonstration in Abuja.
After their detention, Ejimakor and the others were brought before a Magistrates’ Court in the Kuje Area Council. They were arrested alongside former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and presented to the same court.
However, the court granted them bail set at N500,000 each.
Once their bail conditions were fulfilled, Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel, Sowore, and the other protesters were released from Kuje Prison.
Speaking to journalists after their release, Ejimakor stated: “This experience has been traumatic for me and my colleagues; the manner of our arrest was particularly distressing.
“We were pushed around, some were assaulted, and teargas canisters were deployed directly at us.
“Everyone, I’m back in town, re-energized. I am grateful to all who supported me and my comrades.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the "Free Nnamdi Kanu" protest?
During the protest, Aloy Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel, and others were arrested by the police, leading to a traumatic experience for those involved.
What were the bail conditions set by the court?
The court granted bail in the amount of N500,000 for each individual arrested during the protest.
How did Ejimakor feel after his release?
Ejimakor expressed that the experience was traumatic, but he felt re-energized and grateful to those who supported him and his comrades.
