Just in: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on all seven terrorism charges

A federal high court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him by the federal government.

Delivering judgment on Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that Kanu “deliberately refused” to challenge or contradict the evidence presented in court.

The judge held that the unchallenged video recordings, witness testimonies, and documents tendered by the prosecution were sufficient to establish the charges. Omotosho also described Kanu as “a person who cannot be allowed to remain in the company of sane minds,” noting that his actions and statements posed a threat to national security.

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Kanu, who has had a long-running trial involving allegations of incitement, terrorism financing, and violent agitation, was absent for parts of the proceedings after repeated interruptions and protests during earlier sessions.

Sentencing is expected to follow after the court concludes all procedural requirements.