The Ndigbo community in Amuwo-Odofin has experienced some controversies as about Fifteen Ndieze’s and others have been nabbed and set to be prosecuted as the Police high authority at the Force headquarters in Abuja, the Federal capital territory, has ordered for their prosecution
What Exactly Happened
According to information gathered, there has been a clampdown on some Ndieze in Amuwo-Odofin for alleged cyber crime by lying and blackmailing the Ezendigbo, FESTAC town, Mr Eze Prosper Chukwuebuka Chukwuka. The prosecution is linked to the malicious publication against Mr Eze Chukwuka, popularly known as Ogbuagu.
Who Are The People Involved ?
Among those who are said to be prosecuted and would be facing criminal charges are Barrister Fabian Onwuhalu, Chief Sunday Ossai, Eze Uche Dimgba, Eze Chris Offia, Eze Remi Anyamele, Eze Sunday Ojukwu, Eze Emmanuel Chukwuakalikamadu, Eze Peter Umeh, Eze Sunday Nwoye, Chief Ikechukwu Ochiagha, amongst others.
At the time of this report, two of the Ndieze’s, Eze Offia and Eze Dimgba have secretly moved out of Lagos after they heard of the manhunt on them by the police operatives. Eze Remi Anyamele who claimed that Eze Chukwuka was in handcuffs and was remanded in custody which turned out to be false as Eze Chukwuka was in his house, was said to have gone into hiding as well.
It was gathered that the Police investigation found them culpable for lying against Eze Chukwuka and were liable for prosecution for their alleged conduct.
How Did They Land in Wahala ?
The suspects landed in trouble after a photoshoped picture of Eze Chukwuka in handcuffs was circulated on the social media and some defamatory statements made by Barrister Fabian Onwuhalu in a WhatsApp group and also a press conference was organized by the Eze Udo led by Chris Offia and Uche Dimgba.
During investigation, the purported photoshop turned out to be false as Eze Chukwuka was never handcuffed and the Police found the suspects culpable for the alleged malicious damage of the reputation of Eze Chukwuka. The suspects may likely face several years of imprisonment if they are tried and found guilty before the Court for the alleged offence under the Criminal law of the State.
Eze Chukwuka, Speaking on the matter, expressed shock and surprise that those concerned would go on the social media to malign his name and reputation. He insisted that he was not convicted for any criminal matter in any Court in Nigeria. He also said prior to his installation as Ezendigbo of FESTAC town, he had met all the conditions stated by the constitution of Igbo Speaking Community before he was crowned Ezendigbo. He also revealed that he went as far as going to his home town in Awka to get letter of recognition and commendation from their traditional ruler before he was crowned the King.