Lagos: Three in police custody over alleged cyber bullying, threat to life

• SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman of the State Police Command, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday.

The Police in Lagos State say three persons have been apprehended over alleged cyber stalking, cyber bullying, abduction, threat to life and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.

The suspects, two women and a man, were arrested following several petitions from different persons, bordering on the alleged offences.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman of the State Police Command, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday.

According to Hundeyin, preliminary investigation conducted by the Police established the cases against the suspects.

Hundeyin said that the Police would investigate the cases further for possible prosecution.

He added that the Police had approached a court of competent jurisdiction and got a remand order for the suspects till Jan. 10, 2024, to ensure thorough investigation.

“The Force would continue to enforce extant laws of the nation, particularly those relating to cyber stalking and cyber bullying, which can trigger violence if not adequately managed or curtailed.

“Members of the public will be kept abreast of developments as investigation progresses,” he said.