Federal High Court Remands Benue Social Media Commentator Sunny Attah Over Alleged Cyberstalking of Federal Legislator

Sunny Attah remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre after allegedly defaming Rep. Philip Agbese. Federal High Court adjourns bail ruling until Tuesday.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 7:19 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Legal Proceedings Commencing in Federal High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has initiated formal proceedings against Sunny Attah, a prominent Benue social media figure known online as MOG. During the session held on Monday, Attah was presented before the court to face a four count charge involving severe allegations of cyberstalking and the dissemination of malicious falsehoods. The case centers on statements Attah allegedly published that targeted the reputation and character of Philip Agbese, a sitting member of the Benue House of Representatives, according to court documents presented during the hearing.

Arguments from Prosecution and Defense Counsel

The legal confrontation involved high profile representation on both sides, reflecting the serious nature of cybercrime litigation in the capital. Victor Okoye, Esq., alongside a specialized counsel from the Cybercrime unit, led the prosecution, while the defense was managed by Deji Adeyanju and two other legal practitioners. The prosecution argued that the defendant's online activities constituted a direct violation of established legal standards regarding digital communication and defamation, placing the burden on the defense to justify the release of the accused.

Remand Order for Kuje Correctional Centre

Following the formal reading of the charges, the presiding judge, Justice Liman, issued a directive for the defendant to be remanded in custody. Attah was subsequently transported to the Kuje Correctional Centre, where he will remain while the court evaluates the arguments presented by his legal team. This remand serves as a temporary holding measure until the judiciary can provide a definitive stance on the defendant's status within the legal system, ensuring his presence for subsequent court dates.