The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government.
Justice James Omotosho, in delivering judgment, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
On Count One, the judge noted that Kanu failed to respond to the broadcast in which he allegedly threatened that people would die and that the world would be at a standstill. He said evidence before the court showed that the defendant ordered the sit-at-home directive in the South-East.
Justice Omotosho held that Kanu committed an act of terrorism against Nigeria, stating that the defendant knew the implications of his threats and acted without regard for the safety of his own people.
He added that unchallenged evidence presented by the prosecution demonstrated that Kanu engaged in preparatory acts of terrorism. According to the judge, the defendant had the responsibility to explain himself but failed to do so.
