The Kogi State Police Command, North Central Nigeria, has arrested six students of the Federal University, Lokoja, on suspicion of cyberstalking.
The arrested students are Inajo Henry, Nzekwe Victor, Lucky Victor, Lucky Gambo, and Paul David, along with one other (a 17-year-old minor), all male students of the Federal University, Lokoja.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, stated that the arrest followed a complaint by a male student about cyberstalking.
“The Kogi State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on March 30, 2026, a case of criminal conspiracy, use of criminal force, defamation of character, assault, and cyberstalking was reported at ‘B’ Division, Lokoja, by one Oladosu Sunday ‘m’, a student of the Federal University, Lokoja.
The case was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation,” she wrote.
According to her, “Following diligent investigation, the command arrested the following suspects: Inajo Henry, Nzekwe Victor, Lucky Victor, Lucky Gambo, and Paul David, along with one other (a 17-year-old minor), all male students of the Federal University, Lokoja.
She said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects, without any credible evidence, falsely accused the victim, Oladosu Sunday, of being homosexual and conspired to lure him to their apartment located beside the Living Faith Church area, Felele, Lokoja, on March 29, 2026, at about 2100hrs.
The suspects confined the victim in a room, forcibly stripped him naked, and subjected him to inhumane assault using belts and charging cords while recording the act.
She noted that the video was thereafter circulated online, where it went viral among members of the university community.
“The suspects admitted during interrogation that their actions were premeditated and based solely on unverified assumptions about the victim’s behaviour.
The PPRO said the investigation into the case has been concluded and the suspects have been arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction.
“The Kogi State Police Command reiterates that acts of jungle justice, cyberbullying, and all forms of criminality will not be tolerated under any guise.
The command, therefore, warns members of the public, particularly youths and students, to desist from taking the law into their hands or engaging in acts capable of violating the fundamental rights and dignity of others. Individuals with grievances are advised to seek lawful means of redress through appropriate authorities.
“The police remain committed to protecting the rights of all citizens and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, reassures the people of Kogi State of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges continued cooperation with the police in the fight against crime,” she added.
Source: Punch News
