Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Waives Defence in Terrorism Trial, Judge Cautions

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Waives Defence in Terrorism Trial, Judge Cautions

It is the first major legal decision Mr Kanu has taken in the terrorism trial since taking over his own defence after suddenly sacking his lawyers last Thursday.

UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial, judge cautions

It is the first major legal decision Mr Kanu has taken in the terrorism trial since taking over his own defence after suddenly sacking his lawyers last Thursday. The post UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial, judge cautions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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