- The trial judge adjourned the matter till 30 December for commencement of trial.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to Olamide Thomas, a nurse and activist.
The trial judge, Emeka Nwike, adjourned the case until December 30 for the commencement of the trial.
Olamide Thomas was detained for making derogatory remarks on social media against Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, and others.
Her lawyers requested bail orally, but the judge rejected it, asking for a formal application instead.
Thomas pleaded guilty to three counts of cyberbullying but was remanded in Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State.
She was arrested in Lagos on December 13 for allegedly cursing Seyi Tinubu and the children of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and Police Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.
Thomas live-streamed the video on her Facebook page on October 20, after she was reportedly brutalized by police officers during the #EndSARS memorial procession at the Lekki Tollgate.
The police flew her to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution.
One of the charges alleged that Thomas made remarks in Yoruba, placing curses on Seyi Tinubu and wishing him death.
The charge stated that these comments were made “with intent to bully, threaten, and harass the person of Mr Seyi Tinubu,” adding that “such communication places the said Mr Seyi Tinubu in fear of death, violence, or bodily harm.”
The second count accused her of bullying and threatening Mr Egbetokun, causing him to fear death or violence.
The third count alleged that she made curses directed at Mr Adejobi, claiming his children would die before his eyes.
The prosecution said each count was contrary to and punishable under section 24 (2) (a) Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc, Amendment) Act, 2024.
However, Ms Thomas pleaded not guilty to all three counts.
The defendant was brought to court from the Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, where she was receiving medical treatment after slumping in police custody.
The defence lawyers agreed to file a formal bail application before the court assigns a date for hearing it.
The #EndSARS memorial procession was held on October 20 to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest.
Police reportedly arrested 23 activists who gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate, dispersing the crowd with teargas.
The date marks the tragic events of October 20, 2020, when security forces opened fire on peaceful protesters, injuring or killing many.
Since then, October 20 has been observed to honour the victims and reflect on the struggle against police brutality and systemic governance issues.
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