But counts one, two, three, four, five, eight and 15 show some allegations, which the defendant has to answer. “The court shall proceed to try the defendant on those counts,” Justice Nyako ordered. But counsel to the Federal Government, Shaibu Labaran, urged the court to refuse the application, arguing that Kanu had allegedly violated the earlier bail granted him. Nyako adjourned the matter till May 18 for ruling on the bail application, and May 26 for commencement of trial. The separatist group had ordered South East residents to sit at home any day Kanu, would appear in the court as a mark of solidarity.

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2022 21:35 UTC