The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has suffered enlarged heart while in detention.
This was disclosed by his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor on Friday after a visit to the IPOB leader at the facility of the Department of State Service, DSS.
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An enlarged heart, also known as cardiomegaly is usually a sign of another condition such as a heart valve problem or heart disease. It may also signal a prior heart attack. It can also occur from bodily stress caused by pregnancy or certain infections.
The underlying condition needs treatment. This may include medication, medical procedures or surgery, in rare cases, according to medical experts.
Ejiofor, who also disclosed that Kanu was arrested in Kenya, noted that there is an urgent need to conduct a scan on Kanu.
However, he didn’t state if the condition was complicated in Nigeria or Kenya, where he claimed Kanu was detaned for eight days before his extradition.
“A scan of his heart showed that the heart has enlarged by 13% due to the dehumanising treatment meted to him. There will be need for immediate proper medical examination and attention for him.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu conveyed his goodwill message to all IPOB family members worldwide, and craved for your unrelentless prayers.
“We are going back to the Court for the needful. Other details cannot be entertained here. His fortified legal team will address these infractions at the proper forum as we progress. Other details on our legal strategy, may not be made public.
“With Chukwuokike Abiama on our side, Victory is assured. For if God Almighty be for us, who can be against us? #freeMaziNnamdiKanu#”.
