The evidence of witnesses against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, will be recorded.
The Federal Government, represented by attorney Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), requested the decision, which was thereafter made.
On Tuesday, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja allowed the witnesses to testify in the terrorism case against Kanu behind a screen in response to Awomolo’s request.
The Federal Government has filed a seven-count terrorist indictment against Kanu.
Awomolo filed an ex-parte application, and Justice Omotosho made a decision during the court session.
Given the delicate nature of the terrorism allegations, the Federal Government’s attorney contended that the witnesses’ identities had to be kept secret for security reasons.
Awomolo requested that the names of the witnesses be shielded from public disclosure to ensure their safety.
Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not oppose the application. As a result, Justice Omotosho granted the request.
However, Agabi sought reciprocal cooperation from the Federal Government when a bail application for Kanu is argued.
Following the agreement between parties in the suit, the Federal Government’s proceeded to call its first witness, identified as PWAAA.
The witness has commenced giving testimony as the prosecution formally opens its case against Kanu.
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