Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Stalled As DSS Fails To Produce Him

The trial of the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi
Kanu, has been stalled, following the failure of the Department of
State Service (DSS) to produce him in court.

At the resumed hearing of the case at a Magistrate Court in Abuja, two
sets of lawyers, who claimed to be representing Mr. Kanu announced
appearance.

One of the lawyers, Mr. Vincent Obete, told the court that he was
briefed by the famly of Nnamdi Kanu to represent him, while the second
lawyer, Mr. Gabriel Egbule, said he was personally briefed by Nnamdi
Kanu on October 19, when he was arraigned before the court.

Following the absence of the accused person, Magistrate Shuaibu Usman
ordered the DSS to produce him on November 23, to enable him identify
his legal team.

Mr Kanu is standing trial for alleged criminal conspiracy, managing
and belonging to an unlawful society and criminal intimidation
contrary to sections 97 and 397 of the penal code.

—ChannelsTV