The Federal Government has formally closed its case in the ongoing terrorism and treason trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following the conclusion of witness testimony.
Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who is representing the government, made the announcement on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho.
This development came after the fifth prosecution witness (PW-5), identified only as EEE for security reasons, gave testimony and was cross-examined by Onyechi Ikpeazu, Kanu’s defence counsel.
Awomolo told the court that the prosecution was satisfied with the volume and strength of evidence already presented in the trial.
“I therefore close the case,” he declared.
He noted that the government had presented five witnesses and submitted relevant exhibits, including recordings of broadcasts allegedly made by Kanu.
Awomolo said the evidence provided, especially the broadcast materials, was sufficient to establish the government’s position:
“The prosecution was satisfied with the avalanche of evidence tendered, including the broadcast of activities of the leader of the IPOB.”
In response, Chief Kanu Agabi, the lead counsel for the defence, informed the court of their intention to file a no-case submission.
“They would be opting for a no-case submission, which would be filed in due course,” he told the judge.
