Abuja Court Arraigns Justice Crack on Cybercrime Counts

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday arraigned Chidiebere Justice Mark, known online as Justice Crack, on three counts of cybercrime related to a viral video alleging inadequate feeding of Nigerian Army soldiers. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered Mark remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services until May 25, 2026, when his trial is scheduled to begin along with any formal bail application.

Mark, a blogger and social media personality residing at Plot 88 Sabon Lugbe in Abuja, was arrested by the Nigerian Army over the weekend and transferred to the DSS. Prosecutors accused him of posting the video and statements on his X account, @JusticeCrack, on or about April 28, 2026. The first count alleged he knowingly circulated false information about soldiers' feeding to cause annoyance, ill will, and hatred among citizens with divergent views, violating Section 241(b) of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015, as amended.

The second count charged him with publishing the video and statements, which generated widespread negative reactions and risked causing fear and a breach of peace, contrary to Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act. The third count accused him of attempting a felony...