– The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu was in court today for the continuation of his trial
– Kanu went into the courtroom with his handcuffs on, refusing to take them off
The Federal High Court on Tuesday, February 9, stood down the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu.
Nnamdi Kanu appears in court with handcuff
The judge over the case, John Tsoho on entering the court said the matter will be stood down till 12pm.
“I am sorry the case has been stood down for other matters to be attended to,” Tsoho said.
Kanu went into the courtroom on handcuffs
Meanwhile, kanu who appeared in court in white brocade threaded with silver embroidery had gone into the courtroom on handcuffs.
A rare sight as prison officials always remove handcuffs from accused persons in the premises before they are allowed into the courtrooms.
Kanu being led into the court by security operatives and his lawyer
Kanu is facing charges of treasonable felony by the State Security Services (SSS).
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He was also denied bail on submissions that would escape trial being in possession of a British passport and that the allegations against him are grave and a threat to national security.
The judge added that the rights of an individual does not supersede the peace and security of a nation.
Kanu’s lawyer pleading with him to let his handcuff be romoved
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