Witness: Kanu’s Broadcast Led to Jonathan’s ex-Aide, Ahmed Gulak’s Death
An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that a broadcast by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, led to the killing of Ahmed Gulak, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
The DSS officer, identified in court as PW-BBB, said Kanu’s radio message incited violence in the South East and directly influenced the killing of Gulak in Imo State on May 30, 2021. According to the witness, Kanu had ordered his followers to attack anyone who violated his sit-at-home directive.
Led in evidence by the government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), the witness testified from behind a protective screen, stating that he was involved in multiple investigations into Kanu’s activities. He alleged that Kanu, during an interview with the DSS, admitted to founding IPOB, its armed wing—the Eastern Security Network (ESN)—and Radio Biafra, which he said operated without a Nigerian broadcasting license.
The DSS officer said Kanu’s broadcasts were filled with inflammatory statements, encouraging attacks on police, military officers, and public property.
“One of the High Courts in Lagos was set on fire. Government-owned buses were also burned. A police officer was killed and beheaded,” the witness told the court. “His orders were carried out.”
The witness added that Kanu’s agitation for Biafra wasn’t limited to the South East but included parts of the South South, Benue, and Kogi States, and that he promoted secession by any means—including war.
However, when a video recording of Kanu’s DSS interview was played in court, the IPOB leader denied any responsibility for acts of violence linked to his group. He insisted that IPOB is a peaceful movement and maintained that he never ordered attacks during the EndSARS protests, especially in Lagos, which he said is not even part of Biafran territory.
Kanu further accused the Nigerian Army of invading his home in 2017 and killing 28 people, claiming he was targeted despite being on bail at the time.
“I never called for violence,” Kanu said in the video. “I only speak about Biafran self-determination and the rights of our people.”
Kanu also denied knowledge of attacks on police stations and correctional centres across the South East and refuted claims that IPOB was behind any criminal activity.
Meanwhile, one of Kanu’s lawyers, Paul Erokoro (SAN), objected to the admissibility of the video, asking the court to allow more time for his team to review it.
Justice Omotosho adjourned the trial until May 14, 21, and 22 for further hearing.
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