The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed On Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a fresh development.
The Federal Government, through its legal team led by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), asked the court to allow its witnesses to testify without being seen by the public.
The judge, Justice James Omotosho, agreed to this request and ordered that the witnesses be shielded from public view during their appearance in court.
Kanu is currently facing a seven-count charge connected to terrorism, filed by the Federal Government.
The court’s ruling was based on an application made without notifying the defence, in which the prosecution explained that the witnesses’ identities needed to be hidden for their safety.
According to the government, the nature of the case made it necessary to take extra steps to protect those who would testify.
Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not oppose the request. However, he asked the government to show the same level of cooperation when it comes to the bail process for his client.
With no objection from the defence, the court allowed the government’s application and the trial moved forward.
Following this decision, the Federal Government began presenting its case by calling the first witness, who was identified only as PWAAA.
The testimony has already started, marking the official start of the prosecution’s side of the trial.
The court proceedings continue as both sides prepare to present their arguments.
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