Cybercrime Act Delivers Major Test as Court Remands Man Over Mohbad Widow’s Alleged Cyberbullying
Lagos – In a development widely regarded as a significant milestone for the enforcement of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, a Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos, has ordered the remand of Oladimeji Hammed, popularly known as “Immunizer,” over alleged cyberbullying of Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, widow of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.
Hammed was arraigned, on June 22, 2026, before the Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court following his arrest on multiple counts bordering on cyberbullying and defamation. Prosecutors alleged that he used online platforms to malign and ridicule the complainant, thereby exposing her to public hatred.
Although the court admitted the defendant to bail, he was ordered to remain at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending fulfilment of strict bail conditions. The presiding magistrate directed that Hammed must produce two sureties with verifiable bank balances of not less than ₦700,000 each. One surety must be a serving state civil servant, while the other must be a blood relative. Both are also required to present evidence of up-to-date tax compliance.
According to the charge, the defendant allegedly made a series of inflammatory online publications between February and March 2026, which prosecutors said were capable of endangering the complainant’s reputation and safety.
On February 8, he allegedly claimed that the widow planned to flee Nigeria before justice could be served in her late husband’s case. On February 11, he reportedly published claims suggesting she failed to deny allegations of infidelity in court. Further allegations include a February 19 post about a supposed leak of private images, and additional derogatory remarks made on March 14.
The prosecution argued that these publications collectively subjected Aloba to online ridicule and real-world hostility, culminating in an alleged public attack on her on March 15, 2026.
The matter has been adjourned for further hearing.
Legal observers say the case underscores the growing relevance of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act 2024, which criminalises cyberbullying under the category of cyberstalking. The law prescribes penalties of up to ₦7 million or three years imprisonment for sending false or offensive messages intended to cause harm.
In more severe cases involving threats or intimidation, offenders may face up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines as high as ₦25 million. The Act also empowers courts to issue protection orders to safeguard victims from continued harassment.
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