A high-profile Nigerian actress has formally accused police authorities of compromising her privacy and due process during a recent interrogation linked to a controversial social media case. Iyabo Ojo, through her legal team at Maverick Forte Legal, filed a petition dated July 29, 2025, to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, alleging ethical violations by officers at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCC).
Central to the complaint is the unauthorized presence of social media personality VeryDarkMan—a civilian defendant in a separate case where Ojo serves as a witness—during her questioning at Abuja’s Force Headquarters. The petition claims Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Henry Uche permitted this irregular access, citing an “improper relationship” between the officer and the influencer. It further asserts that confidential details from the session were later leaked online by VeryDarkMan, heightening concerns about procedural integrity.
Ojo’s legal representatives argue these actions undermine impartial investigations and violate standard protocols for witness protection. The actress has since refused further participation in Abuja-based proceedings, demanding the case’s relocation to Lagos under independent oversight to ensure transparency.
The dispute stems from Ojo’s earlier public criticism of musician Naira Marley’s alleged role in the October 2023 death of rising star Mohbad, which triggered a police inquiry. While Ojo was initially summoned as part of this probe, her petition now shifts focus to accountability within law enforcement agencies.
The NPF-NCC has yet to publicly address the allegations, though the complaint raises broader questions about civilian influence on police operations and data security. Legal analysts note the case could set precedents for Nigeria’s handling of cybercrime investigations amid growing scrutiny of online activism.
As the petition circulates widely on Nigerian media platforms, stakeholders await official responses from both the National Security Adviser’s office and the police commission. The outcome may influence public trust in institutional safeguards against procedural abuse, particularly in cases involving digital platforms and high-profile figures.
