Court orders probe into alleged leaked video as witness testifies on interrogation of coup suspects (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian court ordered an investigation into a leaked video showing a defendant's statement during a coup trial, following claims it violated a court order and raised national security concerns.

• Federal High Court in Abuja orders investigation into alleged leaked video of defendant's statement during coup trial
• Prosecution lawyer claims video appeared on social media despite court order, calling it a national security issue
• Defence lawyers deny knowledge of leak and some urge court to investigate media covering proceedings
• Judge cites witness protection law and directs SSS to investigate social media evidence contravening court orders