Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is trending again following dramatic developments at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The court proceedings, which resumed this week, saw the Department of State Services (DSS) fiercely defending the legality of their actions and contrasting Kanu's Eastern Security Network (ESN) with the South-West's Amotekun Corps.
As reported by The Guardian and ThisDayLive, DSS officials told the court that ESN is an illegal, armed organization with no backing from any Nigerian law—unlike Amotekun, which was established through legislation by South-West states. This comparison sparked widespread debate online, with many questioning the government’s differential treatment of regional security outfits.
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Adding to the courtroom drama, Channels TV reported that the DSS denied any involvement in the controversial 2021 arrest and extradition of Kanu from Kenya, distancing itself from allegations of international law violations. The agency insists it only took custody of Kanu once he was brought into Nigeria.
These testimonies, filled with political and ethnic undertones, have reignited discussions around secession, regional security, and judicial transparency. With tensions high and Kanu’s fate hanging in the balance, Nigerians are closely monitoring what could become a landmark ruling in the nation’s legal and political history.