The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN has reportedly refused to intervene in the appeal for the bail of Justice Chidebere, popularly known as Justice Crack.
The defendant, who was arrested by the Nigerian Army over the weekend, was accused of publishing a viral video and accompanying statements through his X handle, alleging inadequate feeding of Nigerian soldiers.
Reacting to his arrest and detention, human right activist Omoyele Sowore called the attorney general to wade into the matter and secure the release of the defendant, but the AGF politely declined.
BREAKING NEWS: Sowore speaks on Phones with AGF Fagbemi over Justice Cracks case pic.twitter.com/c397vcLX7X
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Sowore, who expressed disappointment at the shape of the trail, noted that if the AGF refrained from intervening until Wednesday, youths would storm the federal capital territory.
“If everything is not properly addressed by Wednesday, we will shut down Abuja. This is not just about Justice Crack, it’s about the fact that the authorities have continued to take us for granted.”
—Sowore sends a message to the Attorney General of the Federation following… https://t.co/H6grxroOnT pic.twitter.com/CfzmbIXzmw
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In a short ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the defendant be remanded in DSS custody until May 25, when the court will commence trial and hear the bail application.
“We’re Calling On The Military Authorities To, As a Matter Of Urgency, Identify The Soldiers Responsible For The Unlawful Abduction And Kidnapping Of Justice Crack. The Law Prescribes a Punishment Of Not Less Than 2 Years In Prison For Officers Responsible For Such An Act.”~… https://t.co/FwQicjtcb8 pic.twitter.com/ZRzeLglOcN
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) May 4, 2026
