In a development seen as a defining moment 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, widely known as Mohbad.
Hammed was arraigned on June 22, 2026, before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi at the Samuel Ilori Magistrate Court Complex, Ogba following his arrest on multiple counts bordering on cyberbullying and defamation. Prosecutors alleged that he used various online platforms to malign and ridicule the complainant, exposing her to public hatred and hostility.
Although the court granted the defendant bail, it ordered that he remain in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of bail conditions. The presiding magistrate directed that Hammed must produce two sureties, each with a verifiable bank balance of no less than ₦700,000. 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 personal safety.
On February 8, he was alleged to have claimed that the widow planned to leave Nigeria before justice could be served in the case surrounding her late husband. On February 11, he reportedly published statements suggesting she failed to deny allegations of infidelity during court proceedings. Further allegations include a February 19 post claiming a leak of her private images, as well as additional derogatory remarks made on March 14.
The prosecution argued that the cumulative effect of these publications subjected Aloba to sustained online ridicule and real-world hostility, which allegedly culminated in a public attack on March 15, 2026.
The matter has since been adjourned for further hearing.
The case highlights the growing enforcement strength of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act 2024, which criminalises cyberbullying under the broader category of cyberstalking.
Under the law, individuals found guilty of sending false or offensive messages with intent to harm face penalties of up to ₦7 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or both. In more severe cases involving threats or intimidation, penalties escalate to as much as 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to ₦25 million.
The Act also empowers courts to issue protection orders to shield victims from continued harassment, reinforcing legal safeguards in Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape.
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