I Won’t Stay Silent! Ejiofor Reacts Fiercely To Katsina Plan To Release 70 Suspected Criminals

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has strongly condemned the Katsina State Government’s plan to release 70 suspected bandits.

In a statement issued from Abuja, Ejiofor described the move as a perversion of justice, morality, and state sovereignty, cautioning that it could exacerbate insecurity and trigger further violence.

He argued that the decision risks setting a dangerous precedent, signaling that armed violence and lawlessness can be leveraged as bargaining tools in dealings with the Nigerian government. He warned that the policy could heighten instability not only in Katsina State but across the North-West and other regions.

Ejiofor also questioned whether the planned release had the endorsement of the Federal Government and national security agencies, insisting that Nigerians deserve a transparent, constitutionally grounded explanation. He added that the lack of a firm response from federal authorities could be seen as tacit approval.

Contrasting the planned release with the ongoing detention of individuals in other regions, particularly in the South-East, Ejiofor highlighted the injustice faced by some detainees who have been held for years without trial. He cited the reported death of Calista Ifedi while in custody as evidence of systemic imbalance in Nigeria’s justice and security framework.

He called on South-East governors and political leaders to prioritize the rights of detained citizens and advocate for accountability and due process.

Ejiofor stressed that suspects should face prosecution in accordance with the law rather than being freed through executive discretion. He warned that negotiating from a position of weakness with armed groups risks undermining state authority and could embolden violent actors to expand their operations if left unchecked.