A traditional ruler from Ikorodu and his alleged accomplice have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court on charges including defamation, cyberbullying, and contempt of court. The arraignment was carried out by operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactical (SWAT) unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The defendants, 49-year-old Olusola Olugbade and Sanni Yusuf, were brought before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on a four-count charge. Their arrest followed an investigation conducted at the SWAT Command located in Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island.
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According to police prosecutors, the legal action was initiated after a petition was filed by Kazeem Sikiru Kalejaiye. The petitioner accused the defendants of forging his late father’s signature to facilitate the sale of disputed land.
Authorities further alleged that after the complainant obtained a High Court judgment preventing the defendants from conducting any further transactions on the property, the accused individuals turned to social media. They are accused of publishing a defamatory narrative that undermined the court’s decision.
The prosecution stated that the defendants allegedly labeled the court judgment as “fake” and used offensive language against the complainant.
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They also reportedly encouraged the public to ignore the ruling, an act which the prosecution claims damaged the complainant’s reputation.
The case was referred to the SWAT unit by the Inspector-General of Police for investigation. Following an inquiry led by Inspector Odesina Olufemi, the suspects were charged with conspiracy, cyberbullying, defamation of character, and contempt of court.
During the hearing, prosecuting counsel ASP Reuben Solomon informed the court that the defendants had knowingly published false information intended to discredit the complainant and undermine a valid court order.
He also claimed that despite the existing court injunction, the defendants and others still at large continued to sell parcels of the disputed land, which led to their arrest.
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The prosecution noted that these alleged offenses are in violation of Sections 411, 24(2), 373, and 104 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Chief Magistrate O.O. Olatunji granted them bail set at N3 million each, with two sureties required in the same amount. The case has been adjourned until May 20, 2026.
