In a pivotal moment during the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Federal Government on Wednesday played a series of audio and video recordings in open court to reinforce its terrorism allegations against him.
The materials, which were introduced as evidence through the second prosecution witness—identified only by the initials "BBB"—included controversial broadcasts allegedly made by Kanu on Radio Biafra. The proceedings took place before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The witness, who testified behind a protective screen for security reasons, informed the court that Kanu had admitted to making the recordings. Lead prosecution counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), oversaw the presentation of the materials, which were officially marked as exhibits.
Among the evidence played in court was a broadcast recorded on October 20, 2020, during the height of the #EndSARS protests. In the aired clip, Kanu’s voice was heard urging Nigerian youth to confront security personnel across the country. He reportedly instructed his followers to ambush police officers and soldiers, seize their weapons, and inflict fatal harm.
The government argues that the content of the broadcasts reveals incitement to violence and supports the charge of terrorism levelled against the IPOB leader.
The dramatic courtroom revelation drew keen attention, with the prosecution asserting that the recordings speak directly to the threats posed by Kanu’s rhetoric and alleged actions.
The trial continues as the court weighs the admissibility and impact of the evidence on the broader charges.
