LunagisthubNnamdi Kanu Faces Death Penalty: A Look into the Terrorism Charges
The Federal Government has requested that the Federal High Court in Abuja impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his conviction on seven counts of terrorism. The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, cited the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013, which mandates a death sentence for several of the offenses Kanu was convicted of
Justice James Omotosho found Kanu guilty on all seven counts of terrorism charges, prompting the prosecution to urge the court to impose the maximum penalty. Awomolo emphasized that the law leaves no discretion for the court to exercise, and the only sentence that can be imposed for counts one, two, four, five, and six is death
The court is expected to announce the sentencing decision by 4:50 pm on November 20. If sentenced to death, Kanu’s fate will be sealed. The case has sparked national attention, with many awaiting the court’s decision
Nnamdi Kanu has been standing trial since 2015 on charges of terrorism-related offenses. He was convicted on all seven counts, including incitement, running an unlawful group, and acts threatening national security
The court’s decision will have significant implications for Kanu and the IPOB movement. Will the court impose the death penalty, or will it consider other options? The outcome of this case will be closely watched by many.
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