Coalition of Justice Advocates (CJA) has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to investigate alleged cyberbullying linked to the justice campaign following the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
The group, in partnership with OloriEbi Platform Worldwide, made the call while speaking with the newsmen in Lagos, condemning alleged acts of defamation and unlawful processing of personal data targeting their members and their families.
The groups alleged that a Germany-based Tik-Toker was orchestrating the cyberbullying through multiple monetised social media accounts.
According to the coalition, members had been actively campaigning for justice in connection with Mohbad’s death when the alleged online harassment began.
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, KayodeAdebiyi said members of the group had acted within the law while supporting efforts to keep public attention on the late musician’s case.
He noted that members had provided financial, moral and social support to sustain public interest in the quest for justice.
He alleged that the Tik-Toker, who is based in Düsseldorf, Germany, had engaged in sustained acts of cyberbullying, defamation and unlawful processing of personal data against members of the coalition.
Several social media accounts allegedly operated by the Tik-Toker were used to bully members by manipulating their images, The Guardian gathered.
Adebiyi further alleged that the actions caused significant reputational damage, instilled fear for personal safety and inflicted emotional distress on affected members.
He also claimed that false statements had been circulated across social media platforms accusing members of wrongdoing.
“This started in September 2023 after Mohbad’s death. She has gone as far as alleging assassination plots without evidence .
and circulating photographs of our members and their children without consent,” he stated, adding that the actions exposed members to threats and created an atmosphere of intimidation.
The coalition, therefore, urged the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to launch a formal investigation, preserve digital evidence and collaborate with Interpol, German authorities and relevant data protection regulators.
The legal representative of the groups, Emmanuel Oroko, disclosed that a petition had already been submitted to the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Oroko said the legal team was optimistic that the police would act promptly once the petition was approved.
He added that additional petitions were being prepared for other institutions, including the German Embassy, while relevant legal departments were also being notified.
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