The Federal High Court (FHC) has dismissed claims that Justice James Omotosho narrowly escaped an assassination attempt following his sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment, describing the reports as false.
The court clarified that a post by a blogger on Facebook, suggesting that Justice Omotosho was attacked early Saturday morning, is completely unfounded.
In a press release issued on Sunday, FHC Chief Registrar Sulaiman Hassan stated:
“The Federal High Court firmly and unequivocally declares that the alleged assassination attempt on Justice James Omotosho is entirely false and baseless. Members of the public are urged not to circulate this misinformation, as it is capable of causing unnecessary panic and undermining confidence in the judiciary.”
The statement further noted the potential of the false report to intimidate judicial officers and stressed the importance of investigating the source.
“We call on security agencies and regulatory authorities to thoroughly investigate this matter, identify those responsible, and prosecute them under relevant Nigerian laws, including those on cybercrime, defamation, and public misinformation,” the statement read.
The court’s clarification comes just days after Justice Omotosho sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB, to life imprisonment for acts classified as terrorism.
