In a development that could shape the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, a federal court has admitted a written statement he made to the Department of State Services (DSS) on July 17, 2021. In the document, Kanu declined to make any new statements during interrogation, saying he had already said all he needed to say.
The court’s decision to admit the statement adds weight to earlier disclosures made by the detained IPOB leader. Legal analysts note that such admissions, while not new revelations, could help establish a timeline of Kanu’s interactions with security agencies and clarify his stance during detention. His legal team had previously argued for the exclusion of statements made without legal representation, but the court found no procedural violations in this instance.
This move adds another layer to the already complex and politically sensitive case. Kanu faces several charges, including treason, stemming from his leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, a group seeking independence for southeastern Nigeria. The case continues to generate national and international attention, particularly around issues of human rights and state response to separatist movements.
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