JUST IN: KANU'S LAWYERS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER CALL FOR HIS KILLING

KANU'S LAWYERS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER CALL FOR HIS KILLING


The legal team representing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened legal action over remarks allegedly made by Chigozie Nnabugwu, who called on the Federal Government to kill the detained separatist leader.

According to Kanu's legal representatives, the statement constitutes an unlawful call for extrajudicial killing and poses a threat to their client's life.

The controversy followed comments reportedly made by Nnabugwu during a live television interview on Monday, where he argued that peace would return to the South-East if Kanu was killed.

He was quoted as saying that if the Federal Government killed Nnamdi Kanu, normalcy would begin to return to the region, while also stressing the need to address the root causes of violence for lasting peace.

The remarks sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians rejecting the suggestion and insisting that Kanu's case should be handled strictly through the judicial process.

Reacting in a statement issued on Tuesday, Kanu's Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, condemned the comments, describing them as reckless, irresponsible and capable of inciting violence.

Ejimakor said the call for Kanu's killing amounted to a threat to life and could undermine public order. He further argued that the remarks appeared to violate provisions of the Cybercrimes Act, which criminalises the intentional transmission of electronic messages that threaten lives or are capable of causing a breakdown of law and order.

According to him, the alleged offence attracts penalties, including a fine, imprisonment, or both, as provided by law.

The legal team also warned that additional criminal liabilities could arise under the Criminal Code for alleged incitement to violence.

Ejimakor further criticised the television station that aired the interview, alleging that broadcasting such comments without adequate safeguards could expose the station to regulatory sanctions for violating broadcast standards relating to incitement and public order.

He added that publicly demanding Kanu's execution while his case remains before the court could amount to interference with ongoing judicial proceedings.

The legal team demanded an immediate public retraction from Nnabugwu and an unreserved televised apology from the station that aired the interview, warning that failure to comply could result in legal action.

The interview generated extensive reactions on X (formerly Twitter), where many users criticised the remarks and maintained that Kanu's case should be resolved through due legal process rather than calls for violence.

Nnamdi Kanu has remained in the custody of the Federal Government since his return to Nigeria in 2021 and is currently standing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges.

His continued detention remains the subject of legal proceedings and public debate, with his legal team seeking his release while the Federal Government continues with the prosecution.

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