Nnamdi Kanu's trial moved to February

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has been adjourned to Wednesday, February 10.

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has been adjourned to Wednesday, February 10.

At the hearing today, counsel to Kanu informed the court of an application by the defendant to squash the charges against him.

Ifeanyi Ejiofor said that the proof of evidence submitted before the court by the prosecution lacks ingredients of the charges against him.

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He also accused the prosecution for playing to the gallery rather than focusing on justice for the accused person.

But in his objection, counsel to the Department Secret Services told the court that the submission of the defence was baseless.

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Shuaibu Diri also asked the court to refuse the application of the defendant.

Having listened to the arguments, the judge over the matter Binta Nyako adjourned the case for Wednesday, February 10, for ruling on the application by the defendant.