A criminal complaint has been filed by a Human Rights Activist, Kenechukwu Okeke against some celebrities and individuals connected to the nationwide #EndSARS protests that led to the death of some youths in Nigeria.
The 50 defendants include Aisha Yesufu, Oseyi Etomi, Sam Adeyemi, Yemi Eberechi Alade, Fakhrriyyah Hashim, Temitope Majekodunmi Oanu-Davis, Olorunrinu Oduala, Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye, Jola Ayeye, Laila Johnson-Salami, Dr. Joe Abah, Bankole Wellington, Tiwa Savage, David Adeleke, Innocent Idibia and others.
In the Affidavit which was deposed by the complainant he averred that they all conspired on “Twitter” with a view to incite the public in the #EndSARS protest between 3rd of October, 2020 and 28th day of October, 2020 using Twitter, an internet web source with URL (https://www.Twitter.com) within the jurisdiction of court an offence contrary to Section 97 subsection 2 of the Penal Code Act.
He also alleged that properties belonging to him were destroyed by some riotous groups incited by the accused persons.
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The date for arraignment is yet to be fixed.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
