The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), continued at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice James Omotosho is overseeing the proceedings.
During the session, the prosecution introduced more evidence to strengthen their case, alleging that Kanu was involved in acts of terrorism.
The court heard from a witness identified as BBB, who resumed testimony under the guidance of prosecuting attorney Adegboyega Awomolo.
The witness referred to a letter written by the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, accusing Kanu of terrorism, murder, and inciting violence against Nigerian security agencies.
This letter, dated June 17, 2021, was accepted as Exhibit PWF after the defense, led by Kanu’s lawyer, raised no objection.
The letter read in court detailed Kanu’s alleged orders to his followers to attack police and military personnel and seize their firearms.
The prosecution further argued that Kanu’s inflammatory statements had directly led to attacks on police stations, prisons, and public infrastructure.
The court also admitted a written statement Kanu provided to the Department of State Services (DSS) on July 17, 2021, in which he refused to offer any new information, asserting he had already said everything needed.
This statement was marked as Exhibit PEG. Additionally, a flash drive containing Kanu’s broadcasts was introduced as evidence, despite objections from the defense, and was marked as Exhibits PWA and PW1.
Several video and audio recordings were played in court. In one clip, dated December 12, Kanu, speaking from “the blessed land of Biafra,” reportedly warned against “Fulani domination” and issued threats to Southeast governors.
Other recordings allegedly featured Kanu instructing his followers to incite violence, including setting fire to key locations such as Lagos and Murtala Mohammed Airport, and attacking police officers.
In another recording, Kanu reportedly urged the killing of police officers, with instructions to burn down police stations afterward. He also allegedly encouraged the destruction of federal buildings and government vehicles, as well as the manufacturing of weapons for further attacks.
One audio clip, believed to have been recorded during the October 2020 End SARS protests, featured a conversation in which Kanu allegedly discussed plans to arm his supporters.
He also ordered a full shutdown of the Southeast, with threats of burning anyone who defied the order.
Another recording revealed instructions to procure firearms in Edo State and kill army officers to use their weapons for further attacks.
The witness testified that Kanu was played these recordings, and Kanu reportedly admitted making the statements.
The final video shown in court featured Kanu speaking at a gathering, calling for weapons to advance the Biafran cause and describing the struggle as a revolution to stop Fulani domination.
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