Breaking: FG Drops Bombshell DSS Report Linking Nnamdi Kanu To #EndSARS Unrest In Court

The Federal Government on Thursday officially closed its case in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing terrorism and treason charges.

The prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), made the announcement after the fifth prosecution witness (PW5), identified as “EEE,” concluded his testimony before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

“I therefore close the case,” Awomolo said, expressing confidence that the evidence—comprising video clips and intelligence reports—had established a prima facie case against Kanu.

Following this, Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), told the court of their plan to file a no-case submission, indicating the defence believes the prosecution has failed to provide enough evidence to warrant a defence.

Earlier in the proceedings, the court admitted into evidence a Department of State Services (DSS) report allegedly linking Kanu to the killing of 186 police officers and the destruction of 164 police stations during the #EndSARS protests.

Awomolo submitted the report through PW5, a DSS operative known as EEE, who said his identity was concealed for security reasons.

“I only know the defendant through the media. I have never met him in person,” EEE testified.

He said he was assigned to investigate the widespread destruction of government property and deaths of security officers—incidents he claimed were incited by Kanu’s broadcasts.

The court accepted exhibits including a damage assessment, death certificates, and a certificate of compliance. Although the defence challenged their admissibility, Justice Omotosho reserved a ruling for a later date.

During cross-examination by Kanu’s lawyer, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), EEE admitted the DSS report did not directly link IPOB members to the killings.

“There is no single caption directly linking IPOB to the deaths,” he said, though he maintained that Kanu’s broadcasts encouraged violence.

Ikpeazu also questioned why the report excluded prominent #EndSARS voices like Aisha Yesufu, to which EEE responded that his assignment focused only on damage assessment—not on individuals or Biafra.

Pressed further, the witness conceded that the photos in the report had no timestamps and that he had not signed the document.

“I didn’t sign the report, but I certified it as secretary,” he stated.

Justice Omotosho granted both sides 14 days to submit written arguments on the no-case submission and two additional days for replies. The case was adjourned to July 18 for the adoption of final arguments to determine whether the trial should proceed or be dismissed.