By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja
The Federal High Court, Abuja, Wednesday, admitted as evidence, the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,
Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges brought against him by the federal government.
Giving his evidence-in-chief, the Prosecution witness identified as PWBBB, led by Adebgoyega Awomolo SAN, tendered documents which includes a police report from Owerri, Imo State, linking Gulak’s death to gunmen suspected to be members of IPOB, before Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who admitted them as exhibits.
However, under cross-examination, counsel to the defendant, Kalu Agabi SAN, challenged the credibility and completeness of the video statement obtained from Kanu during DSS custody, stating that only the defendant and his team were visible in the footage.
The witness responded, “That is the procedure,” affirming it was the full recording. When pressed further, he could not recall whether he wore a mask during the intervie
Agabi raised concerns over Kanu’s prolonged detention and alleged solitary confinement.
In his responds, the witness, however, maintained that he was merely an investigator and not responsible for Kanu’s custody or welfare, saying: “Solitary confinement is not a practice of the DSS. I am not his handler,” he said.
On the legality of the prolonged detention, which the defence claimed it constituted “cruel and inhuman treatment,” the witness insisted he was unaware of Kanu’s psychological state and said it was not part of his investigative duty.
He maintained that he was not involved in drafting the charges and could not confirm the dates of various charges and to what extent it was amended against the defendant.
At this juncture, the defence asked for adjournment which court granted at his instance and adjourned till May 21.
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