By Kayode Lawal Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the full-scale trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biaf...
By Kayode Lawal
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the full-scale trial
of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi
Kanu, on terrorism charges will commence at the Federal High Court in Abuja
today.
The terrorism charges against Kanu have been brought by the
federal government, with the prosecution’s legal team expected to be led by the
distinguished legal luminary, Solomon Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN.
On the other hand, Kanu’s defense will be handled by Aloy
Ejimakor, accompanied by other eminent lawyers.
Justice Binta Fatimat Nyako is set to preside over the
trial, which is scheduled to begin at 12 noon.
At the time of this report, a retinue of operatives from the
Department of State Services (DSS) have taken control of the security of the
court premises and the roads leading to the court to ward off possible threats
to law and order.
All lawyers and litigants seeking to enter the court
premises are being thoroughly frisked to prevent dangerous materials from being
brought inside.
DAILY POST observed that those who have no essential
business at the court today are being politely turned away to avoid congestion
of the court premises.
Meanwhile, Kanu is expected to be brought to the courtroom
by noon amid heavy security escort.
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