The trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, were reportedly resumed at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday without Kanu’s presence in court.
According to the Punch, When the matter was called up, the prosecution counsel, M. B. Abubakar, informed the court that the matter was slated for hearing and that they were ready to continue.
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, informed the court that there was a pending application before the court to transfer Kanu from the custody of the DSS to the correctional centre.
Justice Binta Nyako stated that the trial cannot continue in the absence of Kanu since he is not available to stand his trial.
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