The Federal Government on Wednesday presented a series of audio and video recordings in open court as evidence against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in an effort to substantiate the terrorism charges brought against him.
At the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, prosecutors played selected broadcasts reportedly aired on “Radio Biafra,” where Kanu is alleged to have incited violence. The exhibits, which included both video and audio materials, were introduced through the Federal Government’s second prosecution witness, identified as “BBB,” who testified behind a screen for protection.
The Federal Government’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, guided the witness in tendering the materials. According to the testimony, Kanu admitted to making the broadcasts during earlier interrogations.
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Among the materials played in open court was a Radio Biafra broadcast from October 20, 2020, during the #EndSARS protests. In the recording, Kanu was allegedly heard urging Nigerian youths to target police and military personnel, seize their weapons, and launch attacks against them.
Case Background.
Nnamdi Kanu, a dual Nigerian-British citizen and prominent separatist figure, has faced multiple charges including terrorism, treasonable felony, incitement, and illegal broadcasting. IPOB, the organization he leads, advocates for the secession of the southeastern region of Nigeria to form an independent state of Biafra. The Nigerian government officially proscribed IPOB as a terrorist group in 2017—a designation contested by many civil rights groups.
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Contrary to widespread reports that Kanu jumped bail in 2017, supporters and his legal team have consistently maintained that he fled the country following a military operation at his family residence in Afara-Ukwu, Umuahia, Abia State. The operation, carried out by the Nigerian Army in September 2017, reportedly led to the deaths of several individuals, prompting Kanu to go into hiding for safety.
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He was later re-arrested in 2021 under controversial circumstances and brought back to Nigeria to face trial. The manner of his arrest and extradition has raised questions and drawn attention from international human rights organizations, with calls for due process and transparency in the trial.
The trial is set to continue with further cross-examinations and evidence presentations in subsequent hearings.
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