Ex-NBA chairman remanded as court reviews fresh charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen, former Nigeria Bar Association chairman (Shendam branch), be remanded in Department of State Services custody. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik is set to decide if Tsenyen can be tried again on allegations of cyberstalking and incitement. The defence argued that Tsenyen had already been arraigned on the same allegations, while the prosecution claimed no knowledge of previous charges. The court will address the legality of the fresh arraignment and related proceedings.
What we know
- Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen was remanded in DSS custody pending a decision on his fresh arraignment.
- Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed August 20 to determine if the new trial can proceed and requested records from the earlier case.
- The defence, led by Emmanuel Esene, argued that Tsenyen had already faced the same charges, citing an adjournment for trial until September 28.
- The prosecution alleged that in May 2026, Tsenyen sent a false and malicious publication on a community WhatsApp platform.
- The case involves allegations under the Cybercrimes Act and Penal Code, with the court set to clarify if double jeopardy applies.
