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The Digest:

Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker Stanley Ajemba, known as Stanley Ontop, has been arrested and detained by the Delta State Police Command. The arrest follows a petition filed by fellow actress Queeneth Hilbeth, alleging defamation.

Key Points:
  • Stanley Ontop was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba.
  • The arrest was publicized by activist Mama Pee, who accused Hilbeth of using the police to "harass and intimidate" people.
  • Mama Pee questioned why the matter was not taken to court, stating, "Is defamation not for the court again?"
  • The incident involves two public figures, raising concerns about the use of law enforcement in personal disputes within the entertainment industry.
  • No official statement has been released by the Delta State Police Command regarding the details of the petition or charges.
  • This arrest follows recent high-profile incidents involving actors, including the detention of a newly elected Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president.
  • The case highlights ongoing tensions and legal clashes within Nigeria’s film community.
The detention underscores the thin line between public reputation and private grievance in the spotlight, where fame can become both a shield and a target in conflicts that move from social media to police stations.

Sources: Daily Post