The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Ibrahim Kala, has ordered the remand of two individuals—popular TikToker, Saheed Osama, and one Uyime Udoekwere—at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly disseminating defamatory content against Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The duo was arraigned before the court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cyberstalking, and character defamation. The charges were brought against them by the ‘Delta Attack’ unit of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), based in Yaba.
According to the police prosecutor, Anthony Iyeye, the alleged offences were committed between July 4 and July 5, 2025. He told the court that the defendants, alongside others still at large, utilized digital platforms and computer networks to circulate false and damaging statements aimed at tarnishing the image of Mrs. Aloba.
The prosecutor further claimed that Osama and Udoekwere publicly displayed placards bearing statements such as: “Wunmi Killed Mohbad! Period! E No Go Better For Wunmi,” during an orchestrated smear campaign. These actions, Iyeye argued, were calculated attempts to malign the reputation of the deceased singer’s wife and incite public hostility against her.
He maintained that their conduct contravened provisions of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015—specifically Sections 27 (1)(b)(2) and 24 (1)(a)(b)(2).
Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges when read to them in court.
Following their plea, the prosecution urged the court to remand the accused persons in custody and requested a date for the commencement of trial.
In response, the defence counsel, Ademola Olabiyi, made an oral application for bail on behalf of her clients. She explained that she was unable to prepare a formal bail application beforehand, as the charge sheet was only served on her on the morning of the arraignment. She referenced Section 32(3)(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, to support her motion.
However, Justice Kala declined to entertain the oral plea for bail, advising the defence counsel to file a proper written application. He further directed that the application be presented to any of the designated vacation judges, as the court had already commenced its annual recess.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter to September 25, 2025, for trial.