In a landmark ruling that concluded the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Justice James Omotosho issued a life sentence for terrorism and imposed a strict restriction on his access to electronic communication. The judgment explicitly “has barred IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from using digital devices, including phones and computers, while serving his life sentence for terrorism.”
During the delivery of the judgment, Justice Omotosho characterized Kanu as a terrorist whose conduct had led to significant violence and disruption across the South-East region of the nation.
He presented the justification for the sweeping digital ban, stating: “From the evidence I have analysed, the convict has previously used digital devices, including phones, to broadcast messages that incited atrocities. The Justice emphatically endorsed the prosecution’s request for the restriction, concluding: “Based on this, I fully agree with the prosecution that he must not be allowed near any digital device. If access is necessary, it must be closely monitored by the Office of the National Security Advisor.”
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Considering the magnitude of Kanu’s actions, including the associated deaths and the extensive societal damage inflicted upon the populace of the South-East, Justice Omotosho mandated that Kanu be held in protective custody. The court directed that this protective arrangement be implemented at an appropriate custodial facility anywhere within the country.
Furthermore, a specific order was made regarding assets linked to the crimes. The court ordered the forfeiture to the Federal Government of the transmitter linked to the crimes associated with Camserva.