Breaking: FG’s Witnesses to Testify Behind Screen in Kanu’s Terrorism Trial

Abuja  April 29, 2025 Witnesses scheduled to testify in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will do so behind a screen, following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Justice James Omotosho granted the request on Tuesday after an ex-parte application was filed by the Federal Government’s counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). The government argued that the identities of the witnesses should be concealed for security reasons, given the sensitive nature of the charges.

Kanu is facing a seven-count charge of terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. Awomolo urged the court to shield the identities of the witnesses from the public to protect their safety.

Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not oppose the application. He, however, requested that the government reciprocate the cooperation when Kanu’s bail application is presented.

Following the court’s ruling, the prosecution proceeded with its case by calling its first witness, identified only as PWAAA, who began testifying from behind a screen.

The trial continues as the Federal Government opens its case against the IPOB leader.