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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, played a video recording showing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), issuing inciting directives that linked him to terrorism.<\/p>\n

The prosecution said Kanu\u2019s directives in the video recording triggered acts of terrorism in the South-East.<\/p>\n

A prosecution witness and operative of the Department of State Services, DSS, identified as BBB informed the court that Kanu\u2019s directives caused violent destruction in the South-East.<\/p>\n

The witness disclosed this while he was led in evidence by prosecuting counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN.<\/p>\n

The broadcast by the IPOB leader was contained in a flash drive, which was admitted as exhibit and evidence alongside a certificate of compliance, despite objections from the defence.<\/p>\n

When the video was played in the open court, Kanu was seen addressing his followers in what he called \u201cthe blessed land of Biafra\u201d.<\/p>\n

He announced the formation of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), urging followers to defend their land against what he referred to as \u201cFulani domination\u201d.<\/p>\n

He warned political leaders in the region against compromises and issued a directive forbidding the presence of Fulani herdsmen, stating: \u201cNo Fulani parading as herdsman shall be allowed in our land. If you are an agent of the Fulani, turn your way this evening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier in the session, the court admitted a letter dated June 17, 2021, authored by the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), which accused Kanu of terrorism, murder and incitement to violence.<\/p>\n

The letter, addressed to the DSS, was tendered without objection and marked as Exhibit PWF.<\/p>\n

Reading from the document, the witness alleged that Kanu\u2019s broadcasts were followed by coordinated attacks on police stations and correctional facilities, resulting in loss of lives and property.<\/p>\n

Kanu is currently facing trial before Justice James Omotosho for charges bordering on terrorism.<\/p>\n

The Biafra agitator was first arrested in 2017 for attempting to breakup Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, played a video recording showing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), issuing inciting directives that linked him to terrorism. The prosecution said Kanu\u2019s directives in the video recording triggered acts of terrorism in the South-East. 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