Embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal Government has closed its case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over allegations bordering on terrorism and treason.
The government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, made the announcement after the 5th prosecution witness testified and was cross-examined.
Awomolo stated, “After calling five witnesses in the trial, the prosecution is satisfied that from the avalanche of evidence tendered, including broadcast of activities of the leader of the IPOB, the government has sufficiently satisfied the need to close its case. I therefore close the case.”
Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, informed the court that they would be opting for a no-case submission, which would be filed in due course.
The trial is ongoing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho.
