Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: Crimes and Court Charges:
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: Crimes and Court Charges:
1. Nnamdi Kanu was captured in a hotel room 303, where he was found with a lady named Miriam. — Judge
2. He had checked into the hotel under a fake name. — Judge
3. He admitted during his interview that he founded and funded ESN. — PW2 / Judge
4. He issued a sit-at-home order on May 30th, 2021, threatening anyone who disobeyed. — PW4 / Judge
He ordered that Ikonso be buried with 2,000 human heads, of which 30 were procured by his followers. — PW4 / Judge
6. Some IPOB/ESN members were captured by Nigerian security while eating human flesh, claiming it was for spiritual fortification. — PW4 / Judge
7. Radio Biafra is not licensed to broadcast in any country. — Witness
8. The court has jurisdiction as his broadcasts were aired in Nigeria. — Judge
9. His incitement led to the deaths of 128 police officers and the burning of 167 police stations. — Judge
10. Over 30 Nigerian Army personnel were killed as a result of his incitement. — Judge
11. His statement, “people will die, & the world will stand still!!”, constitutes a terrorist act. — Justice Omotosho
12. He delayed his trial, claiming he was denied fair hearing. — Judge
13. Medical professionals confirmed he was fit to stand trial. — Justice Omotosho
14. How he was brought back from Kenya does not invalidate the trial. — Justice Omotosho
15. He lacks the power to order Nigerians to sit at home as he is not the president. — Justice Omotosho
16. The court begged him to proceed with his defense for fair hearing, which he refused. — Justice Omotosho
Verdict and Sentence:
• The court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on counts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5: Life imprisonment
• Count 6: 20 years without the option of fine
• Count 7: 5 years without the option of fine
The sentences run concurrently. He will be kept in protected custody due to violent tendencies displayed in court and is barred from using any digital devices, unless closely monitored by the NSA.
Justice Omotosho classified Nnamdi Kanu as a terrorist based on his operations, noted that his conduct in court was also unruly, and stated that, by judicial precedent, a verdict can be delivered even in the defendant’s absence.
During the trial, Nnamdi Kanu told the prosecuting counsel:
“God will punish you now and forever.
