Nnamdi Kanu Confessed To Inciting Violence Against Police, DSS Operative Tells Court
A witness in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), testified on Tuesday that Kanu admitted to inciting attacks on police officers.
The witness, identified as BBB for security reasons, is a Department of State Services (DSS) operative.
He gave his testimony behind a screen, in line with the court’s security measures.
BBB told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Kanu, in addition to being the IPOB leader, founded the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of IPOB.
He also revealed that Kanu ran an illegal radio station, Radio Biafra, which operated on unlicensed frequencies 102.1 FM and 88.0 FM.
The DSS operative said Kanu had used the station to broadcast calls for violence, including urging attacks on police officers.
BBB said, “Kanu admitted that the broadcast, which he played to his hearing, was his (Kanu’s own).”
During his interrogation on July 17, 2021, Kanu allegedly acknowledged the broadcasts played to him during questioning and confirmed they were his.
The broadcasts were part of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
BBB further stated that Kanu’s primary agenda was to seek the secession of several Nigerian states, including five from the South East, part of Kogi, and part of Benue.
When the lawyer asked what Kanu was agitating about, BBB responded, “Kanu wanted the secession of the five South East states, part of Kogi, and part of Benue from the rest of Nigeria.”
In a twist, Kanu’s defence lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, objected to the submission of certain documents by the prosecution, including a letter from the Attorney General of the Federation and a video recording of Kanu’s statement.
Agabi argued that these documents had not been served to the defence beforehand.
He said, “It is part of the right of the defendant to be given copies of all documents and materials that the prosecution planned to rely on in prosecuting the case.”
He sought an adjournment to allow time for review.
This prompted the judge, Justice James Omotosho, to rule that the prosecution must provide all relevant documents to the defence before proceeding.
Justice Omotosho stated, “The defence is entitled to all the documents and materials the prosecution plans to rely on.”
The case was adjourned to May 7, 2025, to allow the prosecution to serve the necessary documents and for the witness to continue his testimony.
The trial continues to attract attention, with discussions intensifying over the allegations against Kanu and his supporters.
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