In anticipation of the highly awaited judgment involving the Federal Government and Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Supreme Court premises are currently under intense security with armed operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS).
Scheduled for delivery this morning, the critical judgment has prompted the deployment of DSS operatives, who, in their bid to ensure tight security, took control of the Court premises on Friday morning. The road leading to the Court and the Villa gate were reportedly blocked by the operatives, preventing litigants and sympathizers of Nnamdi Kanu from gaining access.
According to reports from the Daily Post, even journalists accredited by the Supreme Court with official tags were initially denied entry. High-ranking officials of the Court had to intervene to persuade the operatives to allow accredited journalists access to the premises. However, before entering, journalists underwent thorough frisking by security personnel stationed at the main entrance, which had been obstructed by an unmarked security vehicle.
As of the time of this report, the Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun-led panel is awaited to announce the decision of the Court.
The Supreme Court had previously scheduled October 5 to deliver judgment on the appeal seeking to compel the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu from detention. The five-member panel, led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, approved the matter for judgment after the final briefs of argument were adopted by counsel for both parties. The outcome of this judgment holds significant implications and has drawn attention both nationally and internationally.
