In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has delivered a guilty verdict against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Guilty Verdict on All Counts
Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the case on Wednesday, 20th November 2025, found the defendant guilty on all seven counts of terrorism charges brought against him by the Nigerian government. The prosecution was led by the Department of State Services (DSS), which presented the case against the separatist leader.
Prosecution's Evidence Deemed Credible
In his ongoing judgment, Justice Omotosho declared that the prosecution had successfully led sufficient credible evidence to establish its case against Nnamdi Kanu. The judge emphasized that the court was left with no alternative but to believe the evidence presented by the DSS.
A critical point in the ruling highlighted the defence's strategy. The court noted that Nnamdi Kanu failed to enter his defence and instead chose to rest his case on that of the prosecution, a move Justice Omotosho described as a legal gamble that did not pay off.
Judgment Continues
As of the time of the report, Justice Omotosho was still reading the remaining parts of the judgment. The final sentencing and other consequential orders are awaited as the court session continues. This verdict marks a pivotal moment in the long-running trial of the IPOB leader, which has been closely watched across Nigeria and beyond.
