The Nigerian Army has arrested social media influencer Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as "Justice Crack," alongside some soldiers over an alleged attempt to incite soldiers and breach military social media policy. Acting director of army public relations, Appolonia Anele, said in a statement on Saturday that Chidiebere shared complaints by soldiers about their feeding and welfare on social media. The army alleged that Chidiebere seemed to be inciting soldiers to create discontent within the system, with a chat bothering on subversion. While the soldiers remain in military custody, Chidiebere has been handed over to civil authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Key Points:
- A civilian faces potential prosecution for amplifying soldiers' welfare complaints online.
- The army warns that civilians cultivating vulnerable personnel has national security implications.
- Soldiers' grievances about feeding and welfare are now part of an official investigation.
- The arrest signals a crackdown on social media engagement with military personnel.
- Civil-military relations may be strained by the handling of the influencer.
Sources: The Cable
