Court Remands Former-DSS Officer Over Alleged IPOB Support

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a retired Department of State Services officer, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, at the Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Ezeakolam was arraigned on Thursday by the DSS before Justice Muhammed Umar on a four-count charge bordering on alleged membership of IPOB, promoting the group through online posts and acts capable of encouraging others to join the organisation.

The prosecution told the court that the alleged offences contravene Sections 13, 25 and 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The retired DSS officer pleaded not guilty to all four charges when they were read to him in court.

Following his plea, the court granted the prosecution's request for his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial.