Terrorism: Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Nnamdi Kanu

The prosecution in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to sentence him to the maximum punishment of death penalty.

Prosecuting lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) said more than 75 security personnel lost their lives due to the terrorism activities of Kanu, his groups and followers, while many other innocent Nigerians were also killed and public property destroyed.

Awomolo said the subjection of Kanubto the maximum punishment will serve justice to all the victims of his acts of terrorism.

Justice James Omotosho has stood down proceedings in the case till some minutes to 4pm him to pronounce sentence.

Prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo prayed the court to hand down the maximum sentence as prescribed by law.

He faulted the use of the social media platform to cause chaos.

He asks the court to impose restrictions on the use of Social media by Mr Kanu pending his execution in compliance with the sentencing.

If the court is inclined to allow him access to electronic devices it should be with the permission of the NSA.

Mr Awomolo asks that Kanu be kept in the safest custodial center anywhere in Nigeria pending his execution or sentence.

He added “I am not too confident about the safety of Kuje correctional center”.

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