The Nigeria Police Force has issued a wanted notice for Ihuoma Julia Nneji, the daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of ABC Transport, in connection with an ongoing cybercrime investigation.
The announcement, which was made on Tuesday evening by the National Cyber Centre (NPF NCCN) in Abuja, was shared via the official Facebook page of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the notice, Nneji is wanted for several alleged offences, including “criminal defamation, injurious falsehood, and cyberstalking.”
Investigations have revealed that Miss Nneji is accused of being involved in a series of cyberbullying and blackmailing activities between August and September 2024. She is said to have targeted a businessman (name withheld) from Abuja, alongside her associates, by using social media to harass and defame the individual.
In response to these allegations, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known online as Verydarkman, issued a public warning on September 24, 2024. Otse demanded that Nneji retract the defamatory statements and issue an apology to the businessman within 24 hours. He further threatened to pursue legal action and provide evidence of the blackmail if she failed to comply within the given timeframe.
The case has garnered significant attention, with many calling for swift action against the growing issue of cybercrime in Nigeria.
Five Suspects Arraigned in Kwara State Over Brutal Killing of Student
In a separate case, the Kwara State government has brought five individuals to court in connection with the gruesome murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The suspects were arraigned before the state High Court in Ilorin on Tuesday.
The tragic incident, which occurred on February 10, 2025, involved the brutal killing of Lawal by the prime suspect, AbdulRahman Bello. Bello, who was arrested at his residence in the Offa Garage area of Ilorin, is said to have dismembered the victim’s body, which was found in his room. Following his arrest, Bello was interrogated by the Kwara State Police Command, and the case was initially brought before a magistrate’s court. However, due to the severity of the crime, the Kwara State government took over the prosecution.
The five suspects—AbdulRahman Bello, Ahmed Abdulwasiu, Suleiman Muhydeen, Jamiu Uthman, and AbdulRahman Jamiu—are facing five charges, including conspiracy, removal of body parts, draining the victim’s blood, and possession of human parts. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, all five defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Bello, the prime suspect, is also accused of raping Hafsoh Lawal, a crime punishable under Section 283 of the Penal Code (CAP P4) of the Laws of Kwara State. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim, is leading the prosecution team in the case.
Notably, while all the defendants, except for Bello, have legal representation, the prime suspect has been assigned pro bono legal assistance due to the severity of the case.
