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The Digest:

The terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has encountered another delay after he failed to open his defence at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who recently dismissed his legal team to represent himself, informed the court that the Department of State Services (DSS) had denied him access to his case file, preventing him from preparing adequately.

Key Points:
  • Nnamdi Kanu could not open his defence as scheduled at the Federal High Court.
  • He stated the DSS denied him access to his case file for preparation.
  • The delay follows his dismissal of legal lead Kanu Agabi (SAN) on Thursday.
  • Justice Omotosho directed the DSS to permit Kanu to receive visitors over the weekend.
  • Kanu plans to call witnesses from the UK, US, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
  • The court adjourned the case to October 27 for the defence to begin.
  • The judge emphasized that the six-day defence window will not be extended.
This latest adjournment underscores the continuing procedural and logistical challenges in a case that has drawn significant national and international attention.

Sources: Daily Post