The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken a stand against the controversial arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), insisting that its activities are only limited to those of Nigeria’s territorial borders.
This became apparent when a prosecution witness, who was a DSS intelligence officer, was being cross-examined.
Paul Erokoro, who was the defense’s attorney, resumed the cross-examination of the prosecution witness shortly after.
The witness stated that the DSS is run by the National Security Advisor and that it can be influenced by politicians or ministers. Additionally, he made it clear that the DSS’s operation is not teleguised by the Attorney General.
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The witness noted that the sources of intelligence collected by the DSS are numerous, including human and social media, among others.
The witness added that DSS employees are able to obtain information when needed because of their level of training.
Further investigation revealed that the witness claimed that Nnamdi Kanu had told him that he had been “snapped” from Kenya and had come back to Nigeria in 2021. Mr. BBB argued that the agency lacks the authority to make arrests outside of Nigeria’s borders in response to allegations that the dss committed the act.
The witness then reaffirmed Kanu’s claim that he incited violence, including during the 2020 EndSARS protests, through his Radio Biafra broadcasts. The defendant, according to the witness, stated that he was willing to use all means, including war, to bring about Bbiafra.
Mr. BBB argued that the IPOB leader’s inciting remarks caused the Lagos state high court, the Lagos state police station, and the Lagos-based Murtala Mohammed Airport’s cargo shed to burn.
Paul Erokoro requested an adjournment at some point during cross-examination and informed the court that a video clip the defense wants to present. He requested that that be made possible for some time.
In addition, the court acknowledged as evidence the validity of the three nnamdi kanu-filed fundamental rights enforcement lawsuits. These include those of the Abia State High Court, the federal high court, the Umuahia division, and another Enugu State high court court decision.
The trial judge issued a warning about the use of social media and live streaming of court proceedings, as well as a note of caution against Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the defense team, and other individuals who regularly post live streams and court documents on social media just before the cross examination began.
The court was informed of a letter from the prosecution’s lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, regarding the illegal live streaming of court proceedings by the defense’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, the day’s proceedings began.
Source: Channels TV
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