The Digest:
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied arresting or investigating Federal High Court Judge James Omotosho, describing viral social media claims as "entirely untrue and intended to spread mischief." In a statement, ICPC spokesperson John Okor Odey said the commission "has neither arrested nor invited Justice James Omotosho in relation to any investigation" and lacks the mandate to probe serving judicial officers. The denial follows a series of disinformation campaigns against Omotosho since 2025, after he sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Previous false reports claimed the judge narrowly escaped assassination and was invited by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICPC urged the public to disregard misleading content and verify information before sharing.
Key Points:
- ICPC denies arresting or investigating Justice Omotosho.
- Viral video claims "entirely untrue," intended to spread mischief.
- Commission has no mandate to probe serving judicial officers.
- Disinformation follows Omotosho's 2025 sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu.
- Previous false reports included an assassination attempt, ICC invitation.
Sources: ICPC Statement
