Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, a medical expert, was reportedly arrested at his residence in Independence Layout, Enugu State, on Friday, July 3, 2026. According to legal practitioner Chief Barrister Maxwell Opara, the arrest follows the professor's issuance of an independent medical assessment regarding the health of imprisoned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This independent report reportedly contradicts official medical findings previously released by the Department of State Services (DSS). While the specific agency responsible for the arrest remains unconfirmed, Opara has urged the Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Bar Association to monitor the situation to ensure due process and the rule of law are upheld. This development occurs amidst ongoing legal battles regarding Kanu's detention and previous reports from the Nigerian Medical Association highlighting his deteriorating health conditions.