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Cybercrime prosecutions in Nigeria
Overview
Legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals in Nigeria facing charges under the Cybercrime Act of 2015.
In Enugu, a magistrate court remanded Ani Chidi following allegations of cybercrime and criminal defamation. Chidi is accused of recording and distributing a video of an attack on a political meeting and falsely identifying specific individuals as participants. The Nigeria Democratic Congress has criticized the move, alleging the charges are intended to silence a witness.
In Abuja, a Federal High Court ordered the remand of Sanusi Dankaka. The Department of State Services alleges Dankaka used Facebook to make false claims regarding the possession of compromising media involving Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, with the intent to cause injury and insult.
Entities
Kano State · Federal High Court · Enugu State Police Command · Ani Chidi · Abba Yusuf
Timeline
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesAbuja court remands man for allegedly threatening Kano Governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Sanusi Dankaka for allegedly threatening to release nude videos and photos of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf via Facebook.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesEnugu court remands man over video of political meeting attack
A magistrate in Enugu, Nigeria, has remanded Ani Chidi in prison for allegedly using social media to defame individuals following a video of a political meeting attack.
Sources
ekohotblog.com · ghanamma.com · gwg.ng · lindaikejisblog.com · platinumpost.ng · qed.ng · realnewsmagazine.net · yardhype.com