The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the remand of one Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, in the custody of the Department of State Services over alleged cybercrime offences linked to a viral video concerning the Nigerian Army.
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Mark was arraigned by the DSS before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on a three-count charge bordering on the alleged circulation of false information and publication of materials capable of causing public unrest.
Mark was arraigned by the DSS before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on a three-count charge bordering on the alleged circulation of false information and publication of materials capable of causing public unrest.
In count two, the DSS alleged that Mark published and circulated a viral video and accompanying statements concerning the Nigerian Army through his X account, which allegedly generated widespread negative reactions and was likely to cause fear and breach of peace.
The prosecution further accused the defendant in the third count of attempting to commit a felony through the publication of what it described as a derogatory video and statements against the Nigerian Army.
According to the charge, the publication allegedly generated widespread negative reactions capable of causing fear and breach of peace, contrary to Section 509 of the Criminal Code Act.
After the arraignment, Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the matter till May 25, 2026, for trial and possible hearing of a bail application.
The judge thereafter ordered that the defendant be remanded in DSS custody pending the determination of the case.
