Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial relocated to DSS headquarters

DDM News

In a dramatic development, the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been relocated from the Abuja Federal High Court to the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that the presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, issued the order on the grounds that the change of venue was necessary for the inspection of a critical piece of evidence.

According to the court, the relocation is to enable the inspection of a shipping container allegedly used by Kanu to import a radio transmitter into Nigeria.

The transmitter was reportedly used to power Radio Biafra, a station operated by IPOB and accused by federal authorities of spreading secessionist propaganda and inciting unrest in southeastern Nigeria.

Justice Omotosho emphasized that moving the trial to the DSS headquarters would provide a secure environment for the inspection of the container and ensure that due process is followed in handling sensitive evidence.

Nnamdi Kanu, who was re-arrested in 2021 and has remained in DSS custody since then, faces multiple charges related to terrorism, incitement, and unlawful broadcasting.

The Nigerian government maintains that Kanu’s speeches and broadcasts through Radio Biafra have fueled violent attacks on security personnel and government infrastructure across the southeastern region.

IPOB, however, has consistently denied involvement in violence and insists its campaign for Biafra’s independence is peaceful and rooted in self-determination.

The relocation of the trial has raised further questions among human rights observers and international legal analysts about the transparency of proceedings and the safety of the accused.

Kanu’s legal team has previously complained about limited access to their client and alleged that he is being denied a fair trial.

With the trial now proceeding within DSS premises, concerns about media access, public oversight, and judicial independence have resurfaced.

Despite these concerns, the court maintains that all legal safeguards are being respected and that the trial will proceed according to constitutional standards.

As developments continue to unfold, the case remains a flashpoint in Nigeria’s ongoing struggle to balance national security with civil liberties and regional political tensions.

More updates will follow as DDM monitors the proceedings closely.

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