The Lagos State High Court on Monday granted bail to popular activist and influencer, Scott Iguma, three days after he was remanded over allegations of criminal defamation against a real estate company, PWAN.
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Iguma’s bail comes days after the Federal High Court in Ikoyi ordered his remand on Thursday following his arrest at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, Lagos. He faces a 10-count charge bordering on the alleged publication of false information and defamation.
Vanguard had reported that Iguma, last Monday, publicly accused PWAN of defrauding customers, submitting over 130 petitions from alleged victims to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and alleging that the company issued receipts instead of actual land to investors.
His arrest sparked outrage across social media, with many of his colleagues and associates—including Tunde Ednut, VeryDarkMan, Stanley Ontop, and singer Kokopee criticizing the Nigeria Police and PWAN for allegedly attempting to silence Iguma.
PWAN’s founder, Augustine Onwumere, who visited the police following the viral allegations, has denied orchestrating Iguma’s arrest. He stated that he only went to the police to clarify issues after seeing a video in which Iguma alleged that if anything happened to him, PWAN should be held responsible.
On Monday, singer Kokopee announced in a video on his page that Iguma had been granted bail, confirming that the influencer’s legal team was working to perfect the conditions for his release.
“After the hearing, the judge granted Scott Iguma bail. His legal team is currently working round the clock to ensure all bail conditions are met. One thing I must tell Nigerians is that we cannot be silent when oppression is looming. Injustice for one is injustice to all,” Kokopee said.
He also issued a warning to PWAN: “PWAN, be warned. If you say you are innocent, come forward with proof.”
When contacted to verify the video announcing Iguma’s bail, Lagos State Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “The matter is in court, and he ought to be arraigned today. I owe Nigerians no further explanation because it is out of our jurisdiction.”
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