Court Urges Swift Trial for IPOB Members in DSS Officer's Death
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, issued a warning to defense lawyers on October 21 against delaying the trial of four suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The defendants (Michael Okafor, Chinedu Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa, and Chigozie Olisa) are accused of kidnapping and killing Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh, an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS).
They were arraigned on September 28 on six counts related to terrorism and kidnapping. The prosecution alleges that the defendants conspired to commit acts of terrorism and were involved in Owoh's abduction while he was traveling from Port Harcourt to Awka.
They are also charged with unlawful possession of firearms, including an AK-47 rifle and a pump-action gun. During the proceedings, the prosecution sought to shield the identities of witnesses, which was contested by the defense.
Justice Abdulmalik ruled in favor of the prosecution's request, citing the nature of the case.
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