The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been brought to court by officials of the Department of State Security (DSS) for his trial.
He was brought into the courtroom amid heavy security with journalists denied access to film or take pictures of him.
Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel to Kanu confirmed to journalists that his client is in court to face his trial, sending pictures of them together in the courtroom.
Kanu was brought into the court premises under a heavy security convoy at exactly 8:00 am.
DSS officials had earlier set up a barricade at the entrance of the Federal High Court where the case is to be heard and they prevented reporters and officials from gaining entry, resulting in angry scenes and arguments.
