IT specialist Chijioke “Jagus” Nwajagu detained under mysterious circumstances

Chijioke Franklyn Nwajagu, a prominent Information Technology expert widely known as “Jagus,” was reportedly detained by individuals believed to be undercover police officers from the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The incident, which took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence on Owho Ovuakporie Street, Ritchfield, Ajao Estate, has raised alarm among his friends and legal team, who remain unclear about his current location or safety.

Jagus, a well-known IT consultant and partner at PRIMESYMBOL, has been influential in advancing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in Nigeria and across Africa. Recognized for his expertise as a SAGE Business Partner, Jagus has collaborated with notable organizations, including May & Baker, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Glencore in Mozambique, and IPX in Equatorial Guinea.

The sudden and forceful nature of his arrest has sparked concerns, especially amid escalating reports of security agencies allegedly acting on behalf of influential figures or “orders from above.” According to his lawyer, Jagus was taken by plainclothes officers armed with heavy weaponry. After receiving a distress call from Jagus during the incident, the lawyer was able to trace him to FCID Panti. However, upon arrival, he was informed that Jagus had already been transferred to Abuja under undisclosed directives.

“I’m working to gather information on his whereabouts so I can ascertain the charges and, if necessary, apply for bail,” the lawyer told our reporter. “I’ve booked a flight to Abuja to pursue the case personally and enlisted a colleague in the Federal Capital Territory to help pinpoint Jagus’s exact location and the grounds for his detention.”

Although the reason for Nwajagu’s detention remains speculative, his lawyer suggested it may relate to recent personal disputes involving his ex-wife.

The detention of Chijioke Nwajagu has raised serious questions about the increasing misuse of security forces for harassment and intimidation in what are often civil matters. Under the current administration, there have been growing reports of civilians subjected to forced detention, allegedly at the behest of politically connected individuals or those with the means to influence security personnel.

As cases like Nwajagu’s continue to emerge, concerns over the safety, rights, and freedoms of ordinary citizens remain at an all-time high.