A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on seven count terrorism charges brought by the Federal Government.
Delivering judgment Thursday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that prosecution evidence—especially Kanu’s broadcast threats of violence and killings—proved he incited attacks across the South-East.
The court found him guilty of making inflammatory broadcasts encouraging sit-at-home orders, attacks on citizens, and threats that, according to the judge, amount to acts of terrorism.
Justice Omotosho also held Kanu responsible for inciting violence during the #EndSARS protests, which led to the killing of security personnel and destruction of government facilities in Lagos.
The court dismissed Kanu’s claims of being denied fair hearing, stressing that his directives ordering the shutdown of communities and threatening to burn defaulters were unconstitutional and dangerous.
Still in Abuja, The Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism.
Justice James Omotosho imposed the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life instead of the maximum penalty of death.
Kanu also received 20 years on count three, and five years on count seven—both without the option of fine.
All sentences are to run concurrently.
