Court Admits More Incriminating Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu in Ongoing Trial

The ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted into evidence three video recordings presented by the prosecution.

One of the clips allegedly shows Kanu inspecting a Radio Biafra transmitter, which security operatives claim was illicitly smuggled into Nigeria to broadcast separatist propaganda.

Justice James Omotosho, who is trying the high-profile case, ruled on Tuesday that the video clips are admissible as evidence, despite objections raised by the defense team, which questioned their authenticity and the legality of the methods used in obtaining them.

The prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, submitted that the video recordings were recovered during investigations into the activities of IPOB, which has been pushing for the secession of the southeastern region of Nigeria under the banner of the Biafran Republic.

In one of the videos played in court, Kanu is reportedly seen interacting with individuals while inspecting what appears to be a radio transmitter setup. Prosecutors argue that this transmitter was used to run Radio Biafra, a platform known for disseminating pro-Biafra messages and anti-government rhetoric.

“This evidence confirms the defendant’s operational command and involvement in setting up illegal broadcast channels intended to destabilize the Nigerian state,” Abubakar stated during proceedings.

The other two videos, according to court documents, allegedly capture inflammatory speeches by Kanu, calling for civil disobedience and urging his followers to resist security forces.

The prosecution emphasized that these videos form part of a larger effort by Kanu and his associates to incite insurrection.

Kanu’s lead counsel, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, vehemently challenged the admissibility of the videos, arguing that they were obtained in violation of the defendant’s rights.

He further maintained that the videos lacked proper authentication and that their origin remains questionable.

“We will be filing a motion to contest the manner in which these videos were procured and stored.

“The chain of custody is unclear, and no forensic analysis has been presented to verify their integrity,” Ejiofor told reporters after the hearing.

He also reiterated that Kanu remains innocent of all charges and that the trial amounts to political persecution.