The secret trial of
the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, commenced on Monday at the
Federal High Court Abuja with some journalists prevented from entering the
court premises
Kanu, alongside three
others, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, are
currently facing trial for an 11-count charge bordering on terrorism,
treasonable felony and publication of defamatory matter.
The
Justice Binta Nyako-led court had in December 2016 fixed today for the
commencement of Kanu’s secret trial.
But
Kanu, who doubles as the Director of Radio Biafra, caused a stir during the
court proceedings when he shouted at Justice Nyako, saying he will not be
tried in private.
A
security personnel at the gate explained that journalists who were refused
entrance where those without Federal High Court tags.
It
was observed that some journalists were, however, allowed in amid displeasure
of other reporters.
No comments:
Post a Comment