The Department of State Services, DSS, has disclosed why it refused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from changing his clothes.
DSS Director of Legal Services, whose name was not mentioned, told Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja High Court that Kanu was denied a change of clothes because of the insignia on the items of clothing.
Kanu’s trial resumed on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with him wearing his regular Fendi outfit.
During the proceedings, Kanu’s Lead Counsel, Mike Ozekhome, complained to Justice Nyako of DSS, refusing to allow the IPOB leader to change his clothes.
Responding, Justice Nyako asked the DSS to explain why Kanu has not changed his clothes.
Explaining, the DSS Director of Legal Service said: “My Lord, clothes that were brought for the defendant had lion’s head embroiled on them, and the defendant (Mr Kanu) can’t wear clothes with a lion’s head.”
“Clothes with lion’s head offend the standard operating procedures of the SSS.”
Following his explanation, the judge asked Kanu what type of clothes he preferred.
Responding, Kanu said: “I want to wear the clothes of my people, Isi Agu.”
