Court Hears How Nnamdi Kanu Allegedly Smuggled Radio Transmitter Used for Biafra Broadcasts
In a dramatic courtroom session, the Federal High Court in Abuja heard testimony from a Department of State Services (DSS) operative—identified as Mister DDD—on how Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), allegedly smuggled a radio transmitter into Nigeria by hiding it within household items.
According to the witness, the device was brought into the country without declaration to Nigeria Customs and was stored at the home of one Benjamin Madubougu in Ihiala, Anambra State.
Led by prosecution counsel Adegboyega Awomolo, the DSS agent told the court that the transmitter was used by Kanu to broadcast secessionist messages, threaten violence, and enforce IPOB’s sit-at-home order, causing economic disruption in the South-East.
The court admitted as evidence:
- A search warrant from October 28, 2015.
- A video showing Kanu inspecting the transmitter and calling it a “nuclear weapon for Biafra.”
- A flash drive with 18 video clips and 16 radio broadcasts attributed to Kanu.
- A statement by Madubougu admitting no customs documentation was provided.
- A newspaper article claiming Kanu ordered the collection of 2,000 human heads for burial rites, although only 30 were reportedly collected.
Despite objections from defence counsel Onyechi Ikpeazu, the court accepted all exhibits, citing due compliance.
Justice James Omotoso approved the prosecution’s request to visit the DSS headquarters to inspect the transmitter and its container, which were also admitted as exhibits PWY and PWZ.
The court emphasized its commitment to a thorough examination of all evidence and adjourned the case to June 18, 19, and 20, when the prosecution is expected to close its case.
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