JUST IN: DSS Witness Misfires, Says I Don’t Possess Any Conclusive Evidence Of Criminal Acts Instigated by Kanu-
The trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed today at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with dramatic courtroom developments that left both legal teams and observers on edge.
The presiding judge, visibly dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s slow pace in presenting witnesses, issued a stern ultimatum, threatening to close the prosecution’s case if delays persist.
After cross-examining the second prosecution witness, who offered vague and contradictory answers, including repeated claims of “I don’t know” the court discharged him.
The prosecution, however, failed to present a prepared third witness, prompting the court to adjourn the case to May 28, 29, and subsequently June 6, 16, 18, and 19, 2025.
Highlighting the prolonged nature of the trial, the judge emphasized the need for accelerated hearings and gave the prosecution a clear directive: “Pick six days within two weeks and present all your witnesses. If you fail to do so, I will strike out your case as weak.”
In one of the most pointed moments of the day, the judge urged the prosecution to cut down their lengthy list of witnesses, warning, “We cannot continue like this. Reduce your witnesses so this matter can end soon.”
The courtroom also witnessed the playing of multiple video clips submitted by the defense. One such video featured Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who had earlier accused IPOB of killings in Orlu but was now seen suggesting the violence was politically motivated.
Another showed prominent figures, including DSS Director Oluwatosin Ajayi and Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, calling on citizens to defend themselves, a statement the witness declined to interpret, stating it wasn’t his job.
The defense, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi SAN, continued to challenge the credibility of the witness, questioning the lack of investigation reports, lack of direct evidence tying Kanu to any violence, and inconsistencies in the DSS’s claims.
The witness admitted that he never investigated IPOB members individually, nor did he possess any conclusive evidence of criminal acts instigated by Kanu.
Further courtroom exchanges raised serious questions about the strength of the prosecution’s case, with the witness unable to identify individuals in the video clips or confirm details about IPOB’s alleged actions. He also admitted to not replying directly to the Attorney General of the Federation’s letter and failing to provide investigation documents.
The defense’s legal team featured a robust line-up, including Paul Erokoro SAN, Alloy Ejimakor, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, and others, while the Federal Government was represented by Awomolo SAN and his team.
As the courtroom drama intensifies and the trial drags into its tenth year, many Nigerians and international observers continue to question the handling of the case. The presiding judge’s comments today signal a turning point, as the court inches toward either a definitive judgment or dismissal
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