The Digest:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded blogger and social media personality Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as "Justice Crack," in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending his trial. He was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime, including posting a viral video on his X handle claiming that soldiers in the Nigerian Army are poorly fed. The prosecution argued that the false claims were capable of tarnishing the reputation of the Nigerian Army and breaching public peace. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered his remand until May 25, when the trial commences.
Key Points:
- "Justice Crack" faces up to three charges, including cybercrime and breach of public peace.
- The viral video allegedly claimed Nigerian Army soldiers are poorly fed.
- The blogger pleaded not guilty but was denied bail over a formal request.
- The case highlights the legal consequences of making claims about security forces.
- The trial is set to begin on May 25, with the blogger in DSS custody.
Watch whether the court grants bail at the next hearing and how the trial unfolds on May 25
Sources: Vanguard News, Punch
