BREAKING: Court Strikes Out DSS Video and Written Statements in Nnamdi Kanu Trial  In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that video recordings and written statements obtained by the Department of State Services (DSS) from Nnamdi Kanu in 2015 are inadmissible as evidence.  Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on May 29, 2025, following a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of the statements. The court found that the absence of Kanu’s legal counsel during the DSS interrogations violated Section 15 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), which mandates that a suspect’s statement must be obtained in the presence of their lawyer or a legal representative.   The judge emphasized that, despite the prosecution’s argument that the interviews appeared cordial, the legal requirement for counsel presence is paramount. Consequently, the court expunged the video recordings and written statements from the record.  This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, potentially impacting the prosecution’s case moving forward.  #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #FederalHighCourt #DSS #HumanRights

JUST IN: DSS Witness Shocks Court: “We Treat Nnamdi Kanu Like a President” In a surprising revelation during court proceedings, a Department of State Services (DSS) witness testified that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is being given what was described as “presidential treatment” while in custody. The disclosure came during a trial-within-a-trial on the admissibility of Kanu’s statements, where his legal team alleged he was subjected to inhumane conditions. However, the DSS witness countered, stating that Kanu enjoys special privileges, including a well-furnished private space, choice meals, medical care, and extended visitation rights — privileges not typically afforded to regular detainees. This development has sparked debate across social media, with supporters divided over whether the statement reflects genuine care or an attempt to counter allegations of mistreatment. The court case continues, as both sides present contrasting narratives over the conditions of Kanu’s detention. #NnamdiKanu #DSS #IPOB #PresidentialTreatment

Nnamdi Kanu Alleges DSS Coerced Confessional Statements in 2015 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has testified that operatives of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) coerced him into making confessional statements following his 2015 arrest. During a trial-within-a-trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on May 28, 2025, Kanu claimed that upon his arrest in Lagos, he was chained, blindfolded, and transported to Abuja without knowledge of his destination. He alleged that he was held in solitary confinement without light and denied access to legal counsel. Kanu further stated that a DSS officer, identified as Mr. Brown, threatened to withhold his daily hour of fresh air—recommended due to health concerns—unless he cooperated during interrogations.   The prosecution presented video recordings and written statements purportedly made by Kanu during his detention. However, Kanu’s defense team objected to their admissibility, arguing that they were obtained under duress and without legal representation.   The DSS maintains that Kanu’s statements were made voluntarily, denying any misconduct. Justice James Omotosho has ordered a trial-within-a-trial to determine the voluntariness of the statements. #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #DSS