Key Points
- The court says the report is completely false. It calls the story fake news made to mislead.
- Chief registrar Suleiman Hassan issued the denial in a statement. He warned the public to stop sharing the claim.
- Justice Omotosho sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life on November 20. The court asks people to treat similar posts as false.
The Federal High Court in Abuja rejects a viral report about Justice Omotosho. The court says the claim of an assassination attempt is false.
Chief registrar Suleiman Hassan called the blog post completely false and unfounded. The statement came after the judge handed down Kanu’s sentence on November 20. Read more at court convicts Nnamdi Kanu for background on the verdict.
The statement named no victims and gave no incident details to confirm harm. It described the original blog post as deliberately crafted to mislead readers.
What the court said
The court warned that spreading the story could harm public trust in judges. It urged media and individuals to verify reports before sharing them further.
Suleiman Hassan said the office had been monitoring viral claims about the trial.
He said the court will work with relevant agencies to ensure accurate information.
The statement asked Nigerians to treat the blog post as fake news. It said repeated sharing would only spread panic and confusion in communities.
Context after the verdict
Justice Omotosho convicted Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism counts and handed a life sentence.
That judgment prompted wide coverage and strong reactions across social platforms.
Officials and commentators have discussed the case in the days since the ruling. Some public figures are urging calm while others demand legal review and answers. See Gov Alex Otti activates plan to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release for related post-verdict developments.
Security agencies have not publicly confirmed any attack on the judge or court. At the time of the court statement no arrests or injuries were reported.
Why this matters
False reports about attacks can raise fear and harm court integrity. The court needs clear facts to keep public trust and maintain calm.
The court’s immediate denial aims to stop rumours and correct the record. Officials asked people to rely on verified statements from the court.
Legal teams in the Kanu case have signalled they will pursue appeals. The legal process is now likely to move toward appellate review in coming weeks
