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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned As He Objects To Fresh Charges

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned As He Objects To Fresh Charges

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu stalled on Tuesday after he objected to the fresh charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

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The Federal Government had filed fresh terrorism charges against the detained leader of the proscribed IPOB leader before the Federal High Court on Monday.

Consequently, the initial seven counts bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism, against him, increased to 15.

But Kanu objected to the fresh charges as his trial resumed on Tuesday amid heavy security presence.

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The court is now expected to reconvene on Wednesday, January 19, for him to take his plea.

Earlier in the day, One of the Lead counsel for the IPOB Leader, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, announced that Human Rights Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), will now lead the delegation of lawyers representing Kanu.

 

More to follow…

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