The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a significant development in the proceedings.
Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, granted the Federal Government’s application for its witnesses to give testimony behind screens.
The decision, according to government counsel Adegboyega Awolowo, stems from concerns about the sensitive nature of the case and the need to ensure the security of the witnesses.
“We had earlier filed an ex parte application for the witnesses to testify behind screens due to the nature of the case and for security reasons,” Awolowo explained to the court.
At the hearing, lead defence counsel Kanu Agabi informed the court that his team consisted of 22 lawyers.
However, Justice Omotosho maintained that he would not allow more than the 13 names previously listed.
The defence team saw the addition of four senior advocates: Audu Nunghe, Joseph Akubo, Emeka Etiaba, and Onyechi Ikpeazu, further strengthening Kanu’s legal representation.
