By Deborah Nnamdi
Witnesses scheduled to testify against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will do so behind a screen, following a court order.
The decision was made by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, in response to a request from the Federal Government, represented by senior advocate Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN).
Awomolo, filing an ex-parte application, argued that the witnesses’ identities should be protected due to the sensitive nature of the terrorism charges and the need to ensure their safety. He also requested that their names not be disclosed publicly.
Kanu is currently facing a seven-count charge related to terrorism, brought against him by the Federal Government.
Kanu’s counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not object to the application, though he asked for cooperation when the defense presented a bail request.
With both sides in agreement, the court granted the motion, allowing the prosecution to proceed. The Federal Government then began presenting its case, calling its first witness, identified as PWAAA, who has started giving testimony.
