The Coalition of Justice Advocates has called on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate alleged cyberbullying targeting members of the justice campaign, following the death of Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The coalition, in partnership with Olori Ebi Platform Worldwide, made the call on Friday in Lagos during a press briefing, where they condemned what they described as acts of defamation and unlawful processing of personal data allegedly carried out by a Germany-based TikToker, popularly known as Comfy.
The groups said their members had been actively campaigning for justice for the late singer when the alleged online harassment began.
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Mr Kayode Adebiyi said the campaigners had acted within the law while providing financial, moral and social support to sustain public interest in the case.
“We, as a group fighting for justice for Mohbad, recognise the responsibility we all share — institutions, professionals, and citizens alike — to ensure that justice is not only done, but seen to be done,” Adebiyi said.
He alleged that the TikToker, who resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, had used several monetised social media accounts to harass and intimidate members of the coalition.
“There are several social media handles allegedly used by this woman to bully our members by cropping their images into coffins and writing ‘RIP’ on their pictures.
“Our grievances arise from a disturbing pattern of online conduct targeting advocates for justice and their families, including minors,” he said.
Adebiyi further alleged that the actions had caused reputational harm and emotional distress to members of the coalition.
“This started in September 2023 after Mohbad’s death. She has gone so far as to allege assassination plots without evidence and has circulated photographs of our members and their children without consent.
“Her actions have exposed our members to threats and created an environment of intimidation,” he said.
He urged the Force Criminal Investigation Department to open a formal investigation and collaborate with international authorities.
“We urge the FCID to open a formal investigation, preserve digital evidence and collaborate with Interpol, German authorities and data protection regulators to bring this woman to order,” Adebiyi said.
The legal representative of the groups, Mr Emmanuel Oroko, said a petition had already been submitted to the office of the Inspector-General of Police.
“The petition has been formally issued, and we are optimistic that the police will act promptly once it receives the necessary approval,” Oroko said.
He added that the legal team was also preparing additional petitions to other relevant institutions, including the German Embassy.
“All necessary legal procedures are already in motion to ensure justice is served, and we remain open to further engagement as the process unfolds,” he said.
According to Oroko, the alleged actions violate several Nigerian laws, including the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, provisions of the Criminal and Penal Codes relating to defamation, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, and the Child Rights Act.
Some members of the Olori Ebi Platform Worldwide also shared personal accounts of the alleged harassment.
Mrs Funmilola Alade said the TikToker allegedly posted her photograph in a coffin image with “RIP” written on it.
“I joined this cause in September 2023 to seek justice for Mohbad because I am a resident of Ikorodu.
“I started receiving calls from different people asking if I was really dead because this woman put my picture in a coffin, wrote ‘RIP’ on it and sang burial songs on her TikTok page,” Alade said.
She added that the post caused panic among her family members.
“One of my sisters had an accident on a motorcycle while coming to Ikorodu to confirm if I was truly dead,” she said.
Alade urged both the Nigerian and German governments to investigate the matter.
“This woman is one of the biggest bullies in the justice campaign for Mohbad. Because she is not in Nigeria, she thinks she can go free,” she said.
Another member, Mr Sumola Onile, also alleged that he was targeted online.
“Comfy transformed my picture into a wall gecko and threatened to take down the Olori Ebi Platform,” he said.
Similarly, Mr Owonikoko Jamiu alleged that the TikToker posted a photograph of his elderly mother online.
“She posted the picture of my 80-year-old mother and started raining curses on her,” Jamiu said, urging authorities to take action.
The groups further alleged that the TikToker, who they claimed is seeking asylum in Germany, had used social media platforms to intimidate and harass campaigners advocating justice for Mohbad.
They called on both Nigerian and German authorities to investigate the allegations and ensure accountability.
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