Terrorism: FG Closes Case Against IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

By The9jaTREND

The Federal Government today closed its case against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the terrorism and treason trial ongoing at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

This development came after the fifth prosecution witness, identified only as EEE due to security concerns, testified in court.

The witness was led in evidence and later questioned by Kanu’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu, in a session presided over by Justice James Omotosho.

The government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, informed the court that the prosecution had called all five witnesses it planned to rely on.

Henoted that the evidence presented, including video materials showing the activities of the IPOB leader, was enough to support the charges.

Based on this, he formally closed the prosecution’s case.

Following the closure, the lead defence lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi, notified the court of the defence team’s plan to file a no-case submission.

This move means they will argue that the government has not provided enough evidence for the case to proceed.

The filing will be done at a later date.