The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned Chidiebere Justice Mark, also known as Justice Crack, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a three-count charge bordering on cybercrime.
Mark, who was arrested by the Nigerian Army over the weekend, is accused of circulating false information via a viral video and accompanying statements on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, alleging inadequate feeding of Nigerian Army personnel.
According to the charge sheet, the defendant allegedly posted the content on April 28, 2026, with intent to cause annoyance, ill will, and hatred among the public.
Count One alleges that Mark knowingly circulated false information through his social media handle, @JusticeCrack, in violation of Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended).
Count Two states that he published and circulated the video and statements, which generated widespread negative reactions and were likely to cause fear and a breach of peace, contrary to Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act.
Count Three accuses him of attempting to commit a felony by publishing derogatory content about the Nigerian Army, which could incite public unrest, contrary to Section 509 of the Criminal Code Act.
Following his arraignment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until May 25, 2026, for trial and possible hearing of a bail application.
The court also ordered that the defendant be remanded in DSS custody pending further proceedings.
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