The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦5 million bail to social critic Justice Crack over alleged cybercrime charges linked to a viral video about the Nigerian Army.
DSS vs Justice Crack: Court Grants ₦5 Million Bail Over Viral Nigerian Army Video
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to popular social critic Justice Chidebere, widely known as Justice Crack, in an ongoing cybercrime case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik approved the bail on Monday in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety required in the same amount.
The case, which has drawn significant public attention online, is linked to a viral video involving allegations concerning the welfare of personnel in the Nigerian Army.
Court Drama Before Bail Approval
Proceedings in the matter had earlier suffered delays following a disagreement between two lawyers, both of whom claimed to represent the defendant.
However, at the resumed hearing, the Federal Government officially opened its case and presented its first witness before the court eventually granted bail to Justice Crack.
DSS Reveals What Was Found on Justice Crack’s Phone
During the hearing, DSS operative Uruntu Douglas told the court that Justice Crack’s statement was obtained after he was transferred from the custody of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Defence Corps to the DSS.
According to the witness, the defendant voluntarily made statements during interrogation.
Douglas further revealed that investigators extracted several images and messages from the defendant’s mobile phone. The materials allegedly included complaints from soldiers relating to their welfare and working conditions.
The DSS claimed the content was later published by Justice Crack across multiple social media platforms, including:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- YouTube
- TikTok
The agency tendered screenshots and social media pages as evidence, which were admitted by the court.
Federal Government Accuses Justice Crack of Cybercrime
Justice Crack is currently facing charges marked FHC/ABJ/CR/253/2026 over alleged cybercrime offences.
The Federal Government accused him of publishing false information capable of causing public unrest, a claim that has continued to generate reactions across social media.
The case is expected to continue in the coming weeks as the prosecution presents more witnesses and evidence.