DSS Arraigns Blogger ‘Justice Crack’ In Abuja Over Alleged Incitement Against Nigerian Army

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a Nigerian blogger and activist, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of incitement.

Sources told SaharaReporters that immediately after the arraignment on Monday, the activist was taken back into DSS custody, raising fresh concerns about his continued detention.

The courtroom was reportedly packed with security operatives and observers, while journalists were prevented from gaining access to cover the proceedings.

Activists and some of the Take It Back Movement staged a protest outside the court, demanding the immediate release of the blogger.

The protesters chanted solidarity songs and called on authorities to free him.

“Release Justice Crack! He is innocent!” the protesters shouted.

The arraignment marks the latest development in the controversial case involving the activist, who was earlier handed over to the DSS by the Nigerian Army amid allegations of torture.

SaharaReporters had reported that the Army transferred him to the secret police amid widespread outrage over claims that he was chained to a tree under the sun for over 72 hours while in military custody.