- Fake Journalist Arrested for Defamation and Extortion Attempt
- Police sources revealed that Adegbenro allegedly used multiple fake social media accounts to spread defamatory content targeting Egunjobi
- Adegbenro is expected to face charges related to criminal defamation
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Nurudeen Adegbenro, a man accused of impersonating a journalist and engaging in a campaign of blackmail against Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adegbenro was apprehended on Wednesday morning by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Agege, shortly after leading early morning prayers at a local mosque.
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Police sources revealed that Adegbenro allegedly used multiple fake social media accounts to spread defamatory content targeting Egunjobi, which is believed to have been motivated by a failed attempt to extort N200,000 from the council chairman under the guise of offering media publicity.
“He approached the Chairman in February 2021, during his first term, offering to publicize the council’s achievements on a little-known news platform” a local government source disclosed.
“He claimed to be the Editor-in-Chief and made the request on official letterhead. However, a background check by the council’s information unit revealed discrepancies, including a public disclaimer by the actual administrators of the website denying any affiliation with Adegbenro.”
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Nurudeen Adegbenro had no official connection to the online platform he claimed to represent. The suspect, who is currently in police custody, has been accused of misrepresenting himself online.
According to sources at the FCID, Adegbenro is expected to face charges related to criminal defamation, impersonation, and attempted extortion.
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