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The Supreme Court has upheld the Federal Government\u2019s appeal challenging the verdict of the Appeal Court which dismissed the charges against Nnamdi Kanu.<\/p>\n

The apex court held that the lower court was wrong and that the trial court couldn\u2019t try him because the prosecution violated his rights.<\/p>\n

In a judgment prepared by Justice Garba Mohammed, the court condemned the invasion of Kanu\u2019s residence, declaring it irresponsible.<\/p>\n

Justice Mohammed held that, there is no law in the country stopping a trial based on the violation of the rights of a suspect.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cIf the police should destroy the house of a suspect to obtain exhibits, should that diverse the court against entertaining the offence?<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a0\u201cEnough Is Enough, Release Nnamdi Kanu Now\u201d \u2013 IPOB Tells FG<\/p>\n

\u201cHis remedy should be the way of civil proceeding. Proceedings can\u2019t be stopped on account of the violation of the rights of the suspects; that is not our law for now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe decided not to go with the court of appeal. Though we condemned the violation of his rights, Nigeria must redeem its image and adhere to the rule of law. If a person has been granted bail, why did you invade his house? That is irresponsible. You shouldn\u2019t blame him for running.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo legislation in the country stripped the trial court of the jurisdiction to go ahead with Kanu\u2019s case, despite the illegal action of the FG.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe law must take its course. The Court of Appeal was wrong that the trial court couldn\u2019t try him. The appeal is allowed, and the cross-appeal is dismissed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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