Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre Responds to Accusations of Celebrities in Cybercrime Cases

Strategic Insights -

The Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating two separate cybercrime cases involving several popular celebrities, including Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and VeryDarkMan. The Centre has disclosed that the failure of Actress Iyabo Ojo to appear in court as a prosecution witness or provide a formal statement as required in cybercrime cases is stalling the proceedings. The NPF-NCCC is committed to impartial investigations, due process, and the protection of all citizens' rights, urging all parties involved to cooperate fully with ongoing legal proceedings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPF-NCCC is currently investigating two separate cybercrime cases involving Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and VeryDarkMan.
  • The Centre commenced an investigation into allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking against Actress Iyabo Ojo following a duly approved petition by Mr. Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Mr. Balogun Olamilekan Eletu (aka Sam Larry).
  • Ms. Iyabo Ojo was invited for questioning and granted administrative bail but has since failed to appear in court as a prosecution witness or provide a formal statement as required.
  • The case was formally charged to court in accordance with the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2024 amended.
  • A separate but related case was received by the Centre involving Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh against social media personality Mr. Martins Vincent Otse (aka VeryDarkMan).
  • The case was investigated and formally charged to court under Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/149/2024.
  • Despite several invitations, Ms. Ojo has failed to appear in court or provide the required statement, stalling the proceedings.

Statistics:

  • 2 separate cybercrime cases are being investigated by the NPF-NCCC.
  • 5 celebrities are involved in the cases, including Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and VeryDarkMan.
  • 2 charges have been filed against Iyabo Ojo in separate cases (Cyberstalking Case Involving Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Iyabo Ojo; and Cyberstalking Case Involving Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and VeryDarkMan).
  • Iyabo Ojo has failed to appear in court or provide a formal statement in both cases.

Sources:

  • Vanguard (2025) - "Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre Responds to Accusations of Celebrities in Cybercrime Cases"