Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has officially filed a Nnamdi Kanu no-case submission after the government closed its case.
Kanu, the IPOB leader facing terrorism charges, told the Federal High Court in Abuja he has no case.
This development followed the conclusion of testimony from the fifth prosecution witness, identified anonymously as “EEE” in court.
The Federal Government’s counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), said five witnesses had provided sufficient evidence to prosecute Kanu.
After the final witness testified and was cross-examined, Awomolo informed the court that prosecution would present no further evidence.
He stated the government believed it had substantiated the allegations through overwhelming testimony and documentary evidence already submitted.
Immediately, Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), informed the judge of a Nnamdi Kanu no-case submission intention.
A no-case submission allows a defendant to argue that the prosecution failed to establish a case requiring defence response.
If granted, Kanu could walk free without entering defence, effectively ending his terrorism and treason-related trial permanently.
The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, granted both parties fourteen days to file written arguments regarding the pending legal motion.
He also allowed an extra two days for both sides to respond to each other’s arguments on points of law.
The court subsequently adjourned the case until July 18 to decide on the Nnamdi Kanu no-case submission application.
Earlier, the DSS witness accused Kanu of inciting violence that killed 186 police and damaged 164 stations in 2020.
The witness said he compiled intelligence and filed reports based solely on media monitoring without ever meeting Kanu personally.
Evidence included damage assessments, death certificates, and compliance documents allegedly linking Kanu’s broadcasts to the EndSARS-related unrest.
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