Leader of the proscribe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has engaged a popular constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), as the lead counsel representing him. This is coming as the federal government has filed a fresh charge bordering on alleged terrorism against Kanu. The development was confirmed by the former lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor to reporters Tuesday morning at the federal high court where Kanu is expected to be arraigned today for continuation of his trial.
The amended 15-count charge bordering on acts of terrorism was filed on Friday last week before a federal high court in Abuja.
In October last year, the government had filed an amended seven-count against the detained IPOB leader, charges which bordered on treasonable felony and his alleged involvement in acts of terrorism at the same court.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at the Court premises and its environs.
