Department of State Security (DSS) has released Ukamaka Ejezie, the foster mother of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Ejezie was released yesterday after several weeks of her incarceration in DSS detention. The 80-year-old woman, fondly called “Mama Biafra” was reportedly arrested during Kanu’s court appearance at the Federal High Court, Abuja on May 18.
The DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, could not be reached on the issue but Nnamdi Kanu’s legal counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed her release.
Ejiofor said, “I am very delighted to inform you all that Ukamaka Ejezie (Mama Biafra) has regained her freedom. She is now out of the DSS dungeon. Thank the Chukwuokike Abiama for this huge success.
“We are not relenting, every prisoner of conscience, including our indefatigable client, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will soon regain their freedom.
“We in the legal team, are doing everything legally permissible to make it happen, we are not resting on our oars at all, be assured. Forward ever and backward never! We move.