The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Presiding over the court session, Justice James Omotosho approved the Federal Government’s request for witnesses to give their testimony behind screens.
During the hearing, Kanu Agabi, head of the defense team, informed the court that he had 22 members on his team. However, the judge stated that he would only permit the presence of 13 members as previously listed.
The defense team has added four senior advocates: Audu Nunghe, Joseph Akubo, Emeka Etiaba, and Onyechi Ikpeazu.
Federal Government counsel Adegboyega Awolowo explained that they had submitted an ex parte application for witnesses to testify behind screens, citing the sensitive nature of the case and security concerns.
Further updates will follow…