DSS witness presents evidence in Sowore cyberbullying trial
Omoyele Sowore is facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu. A Department of State Services operative, Cyril Nosike, testified about monitoring Sowore’s social media posts. The court admitted various exhibits, including videos, screenshots, and certificates of compliance. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings.
What we know
- The Federal Government opened its case against Omoyele Sowore over alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu.
- DSS operative Cyril Nosike testified that he monitored posts allegedly made by Sowore on his X and Facebook accounts on August 26, 2025.
- The court admitted a flash drive, certificates of compliance, and screenshots as evidence, marked as Exhibits A to F.
- A disagreement arose when the prosecution requested Sowore’s phone be confiscated, but the judge ordered it be handed to his defence counsel.
- Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the case till January 27, 2026, for cross-examination and continuation of the trial.
