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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday remanded an Islamic cleric, Jamiu Adegunwa, in the custody of the Zone 11 Police Command over alleged defamatory/cyber stalking statements.
Adegunwa was arraigned on one count charge of cyber stalking and pleaded not guilty.
The Police Prosecutor, Mr. James Famuyini, told the court that the alleged offence took place between July 4 and July 31, 2022, within Osogbo metropolis.
He said Adegunwa allegedly sent verbal and photographic messages through his social media platform, “Al-Madrasatu Wahabiya”, and thereby committed an offence contrary to the law.
Famuyini stated that the defendant knowingly published false messages that were injurious and offensive to the character and reputation of the complainant.
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He said the charge contravened Sections 24(1)(a) and (b), and 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
Counsel to the defendant, Mr. Oladayo Ogungbe, asked the court to grant bail on the “most liberal terms.”
But, the prosecution opposed the application and urged the court to order that the cleric be kept at the Ilesa Correctional Centre.
After submissions by both sides, Justice Sulaiman Hassan ordered that Adegunwa be remanded in police custody pending the hearing and determination of a formal bail application.
Justice Hassan thereby adjourned the case to June 26, for bail.
