The charge against the journalist was later changed from cyberstalking to defamation of character.
SPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeSPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity, other factors limit cashew farming in NigeriaKalgwai Fishing Festival set to boost tourism, economic growth in JigawaMiddlemen take advantage as several factors limit palm oil production in Akwa IbomToast to Soyinka and Olatunji Dare, By Wole Olaoye, South-south Nigeria, has been remanded in prison for about three months now after the police arrested him over alleged cybercrime.
The prosecution counsel has moved the case through three courtrooms – from a Magistrate Court in Uyo to a Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, and then to a State High Court in Awa, Akwa Ibom. Messrs Robson, Akpan, and Ben were initially remanded in Uyo prison before they were moved to Eket prison.
“We had reached out to every party concerned, including the village head, where we went to make an appeal because, by the time the issue had the attention of the State Council , the case had already been ruled on for him to be remanded in prison. We appealed to the village head, who assured us that by the time we get to the next hearing, they would seek out of court settlement,” Mr Etuk said.“Unfortunately, there have been new twists and turns in the case which have left us bewildering.
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