Terrorism Charges: Federal Gov’t, Kanu Acquire New Lawyers

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Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, has been sourced by the Federal Government of Nigeria as head of its legal team in the case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

David Kaswe, a senior lawyer from the Federal Ministry of Justice has been handling the case on behalf of the Federal Government, and he is being replaced by Chief Awomolo.

Also, just as the Federal Government replaced its set of lawyers, in thesame manner, Nnamdi Kanu who is being charged for terrorism, has sought for the services of new laywers for his defence.

Kanu’s trial is expected to resume at the Federal High Court in Abuja this Monday.///Kanu whose trial is expected to resume at the Federal High Court in Abuja this Monday has applied for bail.

The motion for bail dated February 5, 2024, is being handled by Alloy Ekimakor on behalf of Kanu.