The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday convicted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on one count charge of terrorism filed against him.
Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution’s case stood “unchallenged” after Kanu failed to properly present a defence and was removed from the courtroom earlier in the day over what the judge described as persistent unruly conduct.
The judge ruled that despite several opportunities provided, Kanu did not enter a defence or offer any explanation capable of discrediting the prosecution’s evidence.
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“This court, therefore, holds that the prosecution has established count one beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the defendant is hereby convicted in respect of count one,” Justice Omotosho declared.
Monday’s proceedings were tense as security operatives escorted Kanu out of the courtroom following a heated confrontation with the judge.
