The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment on charges of terrorism.
Delivering the judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu would serve life imprisonment for counts one, two, four, five, and six, opting against the death penalty.
In addition, Kanu was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on count three and five years on count seven, with no option for fines.
Justice Omotosho stated that all sentences would run concurrently. He emphasized: “I hereby sentence the convict to life imprisonment for counts one, four, five, and six, instead of the death sentence.
For count three, he is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment without the option of a fine.
For count seven, he is sentenced to five years imprisonment without the option of a fine.
To extend mercy, all sentences shall run concurrently.”
The judgment marks a significant development in the long-standing legal battle involving Kanu and the Nigerian government.
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