KILL ORDER TAPES PLAYED IN COURT: Nnamdi Kanu’s Shocking Broadcasts Call for Tinubu, Wike Assassination
By IDNN Court Correspondent | Abuja
In a courtroom that fell into eerie silence, the Federal High Court in Abuja was rocked on Wednesday as seven explosive recordings of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu were played — including one in which he allegedly called for the assassination of President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
The evidence, presented by the Department of State Services (DSS), marked the most dramatic moment yet in the high-stakes trial of the separatist agitator, who is facing terrorism-related charges.
“Wike Must Die” – Audio Bombshells
According to the second prosecution witness (PW2), a DSS officer whose identity was shielded, Kanu made the chilling confirmations during a statement session in July 2021. He allegedly endorsed each broadcast as they were played back to him during interrogation.
In one clip, the IPOB leader allegedly declared:
“Wike does not deserve to live. Take him down. N100 million to anyone who delivers his head.”
Another broadcast, linked to the #EndSARS protests, featured Kanu urging followers to attack Lagos and “kill Tinubu… burn every federal property, burn the airport, destroy police stations.”
🧨 Seven Recordings. One Pattern.
The court admitted seven flash drives containing recorded broadcasts. Key highlights included:
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Bounties on political figures — ₦100m on Wike’s head.
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Calls for mass violence — Police, military personnel, and FG assets targeted.
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Direct incitement — “Take Wike down, I will pay you cash.”
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Gun solicitations — Kanu urged diaspora supporters to provide arms.
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ESN formation — Publicly announced creation of the Eastern Security Network.
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May 31 lockdown — Ordered deadly sit-at-home, warning “you’ll regret it” if defied.
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Tribal incitement — Claimed Fulani subjugation of Hausas and called for armed resistance.
The court also admitted a damning letter from the then Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, demanding a probe into Kanu’s alleged “acts of terrorism.”
⏳ What’s Next?
Justice James Omotosho adjourned proceedings until May 8 for the continuation of the trial. Prosecutors plan to play an additional 1.5-hour recording of Kanu’s full statement session.
As legal fireworks continue, the implications are heavy. If convicted, Kanu could face life imprisonment — or worse.