Court Urges Swift Trial for IPOB Members in DSS Officer's Murder
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, warned defense lawyers against delaying the trial of four suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on October 21. 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, abducted Owoh while he was traveling from Port Harcourt to Awka, and subsequently killed him.
They are also charged with unlawful possession of firearms, including an AK-47 rifle. During the proceedings, the prosecution sought to shield the identities of their witnesses, which was contested by the defense.
Justice Abdulmalik ruled in favor of the prosecution, emphasizing the case's serious nature.
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