Shehu Sani responded to the news of Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer with a mix of concern and experience, drawing from his own time behind bars to explain what life inside a maximum-security facility is really like. His reaction focused on the unwritten rules of survival in prison and why attitude can determine how a person is treated.
Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, was moved to a high-security correctional centre in Sokoto State after being sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja. His conviction on terrorism-related charges ended years of detention under the Department of State Services, and his lawyer confirmed the relocation shortly after the judgment.
In his remarks via X, Sani explained that prison operates by its own internal system, one that outsiders rarely understand. According to him, anyone entering that environment must learn quickly that pride and defiance do not work there. The people already inside have mastered the system far more deeply, and a newcomer who tries to assert dominance will quickly discover that others are far tougher and more experienced.
He also highlighted the importance of building peaceful relationships within the facility. Being respectful can offer protection and friendships, while pretending to be overly soft may attract the wrong kind of attention. Balance, he suggested, is the safest approach.
In his words, “If you go there with a degree in stubbornness, you will meet professors inside. If you become ‘loyal’, you’ll make good friends; but don’t be too weak.”
Here’s a screenshot of his post.
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