Biafra: Court Remands 20 For Alleged Treason

A magistrate's Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has remanded 20 pro-Biafra protesters in prison for alleged treason.

Benson Sunday (21), Emmanuel Ali (25), Ukeme Monday(32), Chibuzo Ezechina (33), Charles Eze (29), Egbo Okechukwu(24), Chibona Ifion (47), John Douglas(20), Ezenwa Alphonus (51), Wori Endurance (30), Chinomere Nwolu (25), Henry Eze (36), Friday Uzunwa(22), Igodo Abio(34), Akaniyene Uwem (22), Eni Iboro (27), Obinna Stephen (26), Monday Ocha (37), Obinna Ibekwe (27), and Kingsley Ezengorie (24) were arrested for destroying the Nigerian flag and chanting hate songs during Tuesday's protest in the Garden City.

The three-count charge against them reads: "…On October 20, 2015, at about 2pm, on Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, the suspects and others now at large, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit: treason and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 37(2), of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004.

"… On same date and time, did without lawful authority, demonstrate and chant war songs that Hausa is not part of Biafra, which caused panic in the neighbourhood, instilled fear on reasonable grounds with intent to intimidate or cause panic within the state and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 37(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38 laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004.

"…All the suspects and others now at large at the same place and time, did wilfully and unlawfully damage the Nigeria flag which was hoisted at Zenith Bank Plc, Ikoku branch in Port Harcourt, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 451 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004."
Their plea was not taken.

Chief Magistrate S. D. Andrew-Jaja refused their bail application, saying that he was not convinced by their counsel's argument that he could exercise such powers.
He adjourned the case till October 27, for address on bail application.
The Nation

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