A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), admitted to smuggling a radio transmitter into Nigeria to propagate the agenda of the separatist group.
The witness, identified as PWCCC for security reasons, testified on Tuesday that during a 2015 interrogation, Nnamdi Kanu confessed to bringing in the transmitter and setting it up at Ubuluisiuzor in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The transmitter was used to operate the controversial Radio Biafra, which the federal government had long condemned for inciting secessionist sentiments and promoting violence.
A video of Kanu’s interrogation was played in open court and admitted as evidence. In the video, the IPOB leader could be seen explaining how the equipment was smuggled into the country and installed in a secret location in the Southeast.
The DSS also submitted audio recordings allegedly made in 2020, in which Kanu called for violent actions against high-profile Nigerian figures, including President Bola Tinubu, former Rivers State governor and now FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and others. These recordings were presented to further establish Kanu’s alleged role in inciting unrest and coordinating violent acts across parts of Nigeria.
However, Kanu’s defense team has strongly contested the admissibility of these statements. His lawyers argue that the statements were made under duress, claiming their client was denied legal representation and subjected to threats and inhumane treatment during his detention.
In response to the claims, the court has initiated a trial-within-a-trial—a legal procedure to determine whether the defendant’s statements were made voluntarily and should be admissible as evidence. Justice James Omotosho, who is presiding over the case, has adjourned the hearing to Thursday, May 29, 2025, for continuation and a ruling on the admissibility of the video and audio materials.
Nnamdi Kanu is facing multiple charges bordering on treasonable felony, terrorism, and incitement. He was first arrested in 2015, later released on bail, and then rearrested in 2021 under controversial circumstances abroad. His continued detention and prosecution have remained a flashpoint in Nigerian political discourse, particularly in the Southeast.
As the court proceedings continue, the case is being closely watched both within Nigeria and internationally, with rights groups, political observers, and IPOB supporters voicing various concerns about justice, due process, and the broader implications for national unity.
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