A Department of State Services (DSS) operative has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), played a key role in inciting violence during the #EndSARS protests, which resulted in the killing of 233 security operatives across the country. The witness, who testified anonymously due to security concerns, claimed Kanu’s broadcasts from abroad stirred his followers into attacking government institutions and security agencies.
According to the operative, Kanu used Radio Biafra to disseminate anti-government messages and mobilize his supporters, especially targeting police officers and military personnel. The witness further alleged that these incitements not only disrupted public order but also escalated the level of hostility against state institutions, culminating in coordinated attacks on security agents and facilities during and after the protests.
The court session was part of Kanu’s ongoing trial on charges of terrorism, treasonable felony, and incitement. The DSS insisted that Kanu’s rhetoric directly influenced the violent conduct of IPOB members and aggravated the country’s internal security challenges.
