US EditionNigeria: South-East Residents, Ipob React to Nnamdi Kanu's Life Imprisonment
Nnamdi Kanu was convicted on seven terrorism counts and sentenced to life imprisonment for violence in Nigeria’s South East, with international law preventing a death sentence.
- During the conviction and sentencing, the Federal High Court, Abuja convicted Nnamdi Kanu on all the 7 counts of terrorism and Justice James Omotosho sentenced him to life imprisonment.
- Justice James Omotosho ruled that intent can be inferred from conduct and found Nnamdi Kanu an international terrorist for threats to the British High Commission, American Embassy, and incitement against Catherina Liang.
- The judge criticised Kanu as arrogant and unrepentant despite atrocities in the South East, noting he slapped Kanu's counsel and ignored Christian faith teachings against wrongdoing.
- Omotosho noted the offences would have warranted death, but international law on capital punishment required a lesser penalty; he quoted Jesus Christ to criticize Kanu's disregard for admonitions against wrongdoing.
- The judge said Nnamdi Kanu founded Indigenous People of Biafra , which calls for secession of South-Eastern and South South states, Benue and Kogi, urging constitutional amendment through the National Assembly and possible referendum procedure.
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Nigeria: South-East Residents, Ipob React to Nnamdi Kanu's Life Imprisonment
Mr Kanu, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had been facing trial since 2015 when he was first arrested by Nigeria's authorities.
7 Major Quotes Of Judge Who Handed Kanu Life Sentence
There were many quotes in the judgement of Justice Jamee Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, during the conviction and sentencing of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The judge sentenced Kanu after convicting him on all the 7 counts of terrorism filed against him. Below are the quotes: 1. “According to him, the Defendant is the founder of IPOB, a terrorist organization calling for the cessation of South-Ea…
Kanu is arrogant, not remorseful for his atrocities — Justice Omotosho
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sharply criticised Nnamdi Kanu for his conduct, describing him as arrogant and unrepentant despite the violence and atrocities committed in the South East. According to the judge, Kanu has repeatedly acted as a nuisance both inside and outside the courtroom, seemingly unmoved by the fact that the country is governed by the rule of law. Quoting scripture, Justice Omotosho pointed out that, as a Chr…
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