In a video recording played in court, a voice alleged to be Kanu’s is heard commanding his followers to “go and burn down Lagos.”
The terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), took a dramatic turn as federal prosecutors unveiled a collection of incriminating video and audio recordings in court. These exhibits, presented before Justice Binta Nyako at the Federal High Court in Abuja, allegedly capture Kanu’s direct involvement in terrorist activities and form the cornerstone of the government’s case against the separatist leader.
The disclosed recordings – which include both public broadcasts and private communications – purportedly show Kanu orchestrating violent acts and issuing directives to IPOB members. Legal analysts suggest this multimedia evidence could prove pivotal in determining the outcome of the high-profile case, which has drawn international attention and sparked debates about freedom of speech versus national security concerns.
Below are seven of the most brutal threats attributed to Kanu based on evidence presented in court:
1. “Go and burn down Lagos”
In a video recording played in court, a voice alleged to be Kanu’s is heard commanding his followers to “go and burn down Lagos.”
He further instructed them to “set Murtala Mohammed Airport on fire” and “burn down that Tinubu hotel.” Prosecutors say these incitements target national infrastructure and prominent individuals.
2. “Kill soldiers now, ambush them, dig holes so their vehicles somersault”
In an audio clip allegedly recorded during the #EndSARS protest, Kanu is heard telling listeners to “start killing soldiers now” and to “dig holes on the roads” to ambush military vehicles.
3. “Every Federal Government building in Lagos should be set on fire”
Another recording has Kanu allegedly urging arson, saying: “Any government vehicle you see, burn them. Manufacture your own weapons, ambush them.”
This call appears to support armed resistance and the destruction of state assets.
4. “Police and army seen should be brought down, guns seized”
According to a petition admitted in court, Kanu is accused of directing attacks on security operatives via broadcasts, saying they should be “brought down” and their weapons seized for further violence.