The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Ukamaka Ejezie aka Mama Biafra, the foster mother of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Mama Biafra got her freedom on Sunday following months in detention.
One of Kanu’s lawyers, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed her release in a short statement.
He said, “I am very delighted to inform you all that Mrs. Ukamaka Ejezie (Mama Biafra) has regained her freedom. She is now out of DSS dungeon. Thank thee Chukwuokike Abiama for this huge success.
“We are not relenting, every prisoners 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.”
Mama Biafra, a septuagenarian was arrested during Kanu’s last court appearance in Abuja on May 18.
Kanu had said he took Mama Biafra as his mother after he lost his parents in 2020.
