Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being convicted on all seven terrorism charges brought against him.
Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice James Omotosho described Kanu as a terrorist whose activities have fueled bloodshed and instability across the South-East. According to the judge, the IPOB leader, who often presented himself as a protector of his people, has instead endangered lives and threatened national security.
“The court finds that the defendant, Nnamdi Kanu, is an international terrorist and must be treated accordingly,” Justice Omotosho declared.
He noted that the prosecution provided credible and compelling evidence to establish its case, adding that Kanu did not present any defence and chose to rely solely on the prosecution’s evidence.
As of the time of this report, Justice Omotosho is still delivering the remaining portions of the judgment.
