A witness for the Federal Government, an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) identified as PWAAA, admitted in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday that no weapons of terrorism or violence were found during the arrest of Biafra nation agitator Nnamdi Kanu on October 15, 2015, in Lagos. The witness further stated that no arms or public disturbance-related items were recovered from the woman arrested alongside Kanu. During cross-examination by Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), the witness confirmed that all items seized in the hotel room were personal belongings of Kanu, though they may not appear offensive. However, he suggested that the defendant’s intentions could be questioned. PWAAA also revealed that while he had analyzed Kanu’s cell phone, the report of the analysis was not presented to the court as it was deemed immaterial. The witness admitted that, over the 10 years since the items were impounded, their value may have diminished. He acknowledged that no one had confronted Kanu regarding any terrorist activity, and that Kanu’s statement was obtained without the presence of his lawyer.

Additionally, PWAAA stated that no statements had been obtained from other individuals, and he could not identify any other person prosecuted for supporting the Biafra agitation. He did mention Simon Ekpa, a known supporter, who he said would soon be brought to trial. When questioned about Kanu’s comments regarding corruption, unemployment, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the witness admitted to not recalling such remarks. He also mentioned that while there had been killings in various parts of the country, the government was actively working to address the situation. The items recovered from Kanu, which have been admitted as evidence, include several electronic devices, phones, modems, wristwatches, bank cards, documents, and personal belongings. Justice James Omotosho has scheduled May 6, 7, and 8 for the continuation of the cross-examination based on the lawyers’ agreement.