‘I cried in court’ — Lawyer alleges IPOB suspects pleading guilty out of fear

Dailypost | 17-06-2026 04:25am |

Aloy Ejimakor, a human rights lawyer, has raised concerns regarding the treatment of individuals accused of having connections to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement shared on social media, he expressed that many of these suspects are entering guilty pleas not due to their actual involvement in the alleged activities, but rather out of fear for their safety and the pressures they face in court. Ejimakor characterized his observations during a recent session at the Federal High Court as “heart-wrenching,” highlighting the emotional toll on the defendants and the broader implications for justice in such cases.

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