Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has said that the judgment in the trial of the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will be delivered in the defendant’s absence.

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Omotoso gave the ruling during the resumed trial of Kanu on Thursday following what he described as Kanu’s unruly behavour in court.

The judge had earlier ordered the IPOB leader to be removed from the courtroom after he became unruly midway through proceedings on Thursday.

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Omotoso had ruled and dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu after the case was adjourned for judgment and dismissed them for being unmeritorious.

As the judge moved to deliver the ruling earlier, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, Kanu argued that the court could not proceed because he had yet to file his final written address.

Raising his voice, Kanu accused Omotosho of being biased and claimed that the judge did not know the law.

Kanu was later moved out of the courtroom, while the judge proceeded to deliver the final judgment in his absence.

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a motorcycle rider identified as Godonu Lowe, for allegedly killing his wife and transporting her corpse in an attempt to escape from the community in Ilaro area of the state.

Lowe, who had hidden the corpse of his wife in a sack tied to the back of his motorcycle, was intercepted during a stop-and-search operations on Wednesday.

The Command’s Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Thursday, said the suspect was arrested at about 1:05 p.m. following a credible information.

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Odutola revealed that the corpse had marks of violence, bleeding around the neck, adding that blood-stained cutlass was also recovered at the crime scene.

She said, “On Wednesday, 19th November 2025, at about 1305hrs, the Divisional Police Officer in Ilaro received credible information that a suspected felon, Godonu Lowe ‘m’ of Omolende Village via Idogo, was transporting the corpse of an unknown woman on a motorcycle in an attempt to escape from the community.

“Acting swiftly, police operatives intercepted the suspect and a sack tied to the back of his motorcycle was untied. The content was discovered to be the corpse of an adult female, later identified as his wife.

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“The body bore marks of violence, bleeding around the neck, suggesting foul play. A blood-stained cutlass was recovered at the crime scene.”

Odutola noted that the suspect has been taken into custody and the remains of the victim deposited at the State Morgue in Ilaro for preservation and autopsy.

The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, while commending the anonymous informant, urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in crime prevention and detection, stressing that even the slightest suspicion reported to the police could save lives.

Confusion broke out in the Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, after three party guests and a truck motor boy were electrocuted during a chieftaincy celebration.

It was gathered that the motor boy, who was yet to be identified, was said to have died on the spot.

Residents told DAILY POST that the incident occurred during a party organised by a community member who had just been honoured with a chieftaincy title.

The celebration was held on Anjorin Street, where several canopies were erected for guests.

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The tragedy happened on Tuesday, November 11, when a truck attempting to navigate the street was obstructed by one of the canopies mounted across the road.

Witnesses said some party attendees, joined by one of the truck’s occupants, tried to lift the canopy to allow the vehicle to pass.

In the process of moving the structure to one side, its metal frame reportedly came into contact with an exposed electric cable.

An eyewitness, Femi Ajiboye, said the victims were electrocuted instantly.

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“The coronation anniversary had been ongoing for a week, and the celebrant decided to host his own party after receiving his title. The truck carrying sand tried to access a new estate at the end of the street but was blocked by the canopy.

“When people tried to lift it, they didn’t realise a naked wire was lying on the ground. The moment the frame touched the live wire, they were shocked. People only understood what had happened when they saw them collapse,” he said.

The electrocution brought the celebration to an abrupt end, with guests scampering for safety.

Another resident, identified only as Olajide, said the four victims were rushed to the hospital, where the motor boy was confirmed dead on arrival.

“The whole place was thrown into panic. The three guests survived and are being treated, but the motor boy didn’t make it,” he added.

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He said the deceased’s family later took custody of his remains for burial.

Another resident, who declined to have his name published, recalled seeing the deceased shortly before the incident.

“He had just bought diesel at the filling station. I was shocked when I heard he had died barely thirty minutes later,” he said.

When contacted on Sunday for comments after the development became known, the state Police Public Relations Officer said she had not received any briefing on the matter.

“I called the DPO in that area, and she said no such case was reported at the station,” she said.

Efforts to get further clarification on Wednesday were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to her phone were not answered at the time of filing this report.