A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on three terrorism-related charges brought by the federal government.
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In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho cited evidence presented by the prosecution, including video clips showing Kanu making violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens.
The court found Kanu guilty of the first two counts, which involved broadcasts intended to incite killings and unrest to further his separatist agenda. Judge Omotosho stated that Kanu’s threats, combined with calls for a “sit‑at‑home” in southeastern states, constituted acts of terrorism.
Kanu was also convicted on counts four and five, related to his role in provoking violence during the #EndSARS protests. The court noted that his actions contributed to the deaths of security personnel and the destruction of public property in Lagos.
