The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the alleged kidnapping and killing of its operative, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh.
The defendants, Michael Okafor, Chinedu Joseph Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa and Chigozie Olisa, were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a six-count charge bordering on terrorism.
The prosecution alleged that the defendants conspired to commit terrorism and abducted Owoh while he was travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Awka, Anambra State.
According to the charge, the defendants held the operative hostage and caused his death in the course of the operation.
They were also accused of belonging to IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and engaging in acts linked to terrorism.
The prosecution further alleged unlawful possession of firearms, including AK-47 and pump-action rifles, in connection with the alleged offences.
The case has been adjourned for further proceedings.
