Pastor Paul Enenche: Court Orders Remand of Reno Omokri, Others Over Alleged Defamation

Pastor Paul Enenche: Court Orders Remand of Reno Omokri, Others Over Alleged Defamation

The Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a remand order for social media influencer Reno Omokri, former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel, and two others Enenche Idoga Alexander and Oboyinlo Enenche Peter.

The order, granted on January 13, 2025, by Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Iyanna, follows an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion, presented by Francis Gabriel, Esq., seeks the detention of the four respondents pending investigation and arraignment.

Details of the Order

Chief Magistrate Iyanna, in his ruling, directed that the respondents be remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. They are to remain in detention pending their court appearance on January 30, 2025.

The court document states:

“An Order of this Honourable Court for remand warrant of the Respondents (i) MR. DANIEL ABRAHAM (ii) MR. ENENCHE IDOGA ALEXANDER (iii) OBOYINLO ENENCHE PETER and (iv) MR. RENO OMOKRI in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service pending investigation, arraignment/prosecution.”

Basis for the Remand Order

The remand is linked to a defamation petition filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Patrick O. Okolo. The petition accuses Reno Omokri, along with Gistlover Blog, Aunty Adul, Peter Obonyiro, Kelechi TV, and others, of defamation. The specifics of the alleged defamatory content have not been disclosed at this time.

  • Reno Omokri: A prominent social media influencer and former Special Assistant on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
  • Abraham Daniel: A former pastor at Dunamis Church.
  • Enenche Idoga Alexander and Oboyinlo Enenche Peter: Co-respondents in the case.
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The respondents are expected to appear before the court on January 30, 2025, as investigations and legal proceedings continue. The police have intensified efforts to locate and remand Reno Omokri, who is reportedly still at large.

This development underscores the growing legal challenges faced by public figures and social media influencers in Nigeria, particularly concerning allegations of defamation. Further updates on the case are expected as investigations unfold.

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