Police Break Silence on Arrest of Peter Obi’s Supporter, Chude, in Anambra

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The police have finally stated the reasons for the arrest of Chude Franklin Nnamdi, a known supporter of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Anambra State during the last election.

Several prominent individuals, including Obi himself, have requested the police to state the reason for the arrest of Chude, who is one of the best-known online supporters of the LP presidential candidate.

Chude was reportedly taken to Abuja immediately after his arrest raising concerns about his safety and the exact nature of his offence.

But the police in a statement today by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said Chude was arrested for alleged cyberstalking following a petition against him.

Adejobi added that the allegation against him had been established and his matter had been transferred to the Force Legal Department for further action.

The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police hereby confirms that one Mr Chude Franklin Nnamdi with Twitter handle ‘@chude__’ was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State on the 18th of March, 2023, and he is being investigated by the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) Abuja, for cyberstalking, pursuant to a complaint received via a petition, about his activities on social media which contravenes the provision of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 and other criminal laws.

“Furthermore, a prima facie case has been established against him while the case file has been forwarded to the Force Legal Department for further action.

“The Nigeria Police Force, therefore, urges members of the public to familiarize themselves with provisions of the law and be aware of the penalties for violating them most especially cybercrime laws with the new trends in the digital media space.”

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