BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment, 25 years with No option of Fine

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple counts bordering on terrorism, membership of an unlawful organisation, and incitement.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday in a tense courtroom packed with security operatives, lawyers and observers. The sentencing brings to a close the most closely watched trial in recent years.

In his ruling, Justice Omotosho held that the prosecution successfully established that Kanu’s actions and broadcasts contributed to violent attacks in parts of the South-East. The court ruled that the offences were “of a nature that threaten national security,” stressing that deterrence was necessary.

“The defendant, having been afforded every opportunity to defend himself in line with Section 36 of the Constitution, is hereby convicted.”

The Judge also ordered that Kanu will be kept in Protective Custody in any correctional facility in the country with no access to Mobile or Electrical communication devices.