15/05/2026
(Justice Mark Chidiebere), not “Justice Clark.”
According to reports, soldiers arrested him after he allegedly posted videos and comments about poor welfare and conditions of Nigerian soldiers. The Nigerian Army said they believed he was encouraging discontent among troops.
The court drama people are discussing happened during his bail hearing in Abuja. Reports say his lawyer, Barrister Marshal Abubakar, unexpectedly withdrew the bail application in court, so the judge did not approve his release that day. Because the bail request was withdrawn, Justice Crack reportedly remained in DSS custody pending the next hearing.
Many supporters online became angry because they expected him to be released. Some people on social media claimed the lawyer “removed” or “stopped” the release letter, but the reports available only clearly state that the lawyer withdrew the bail application during the hearing.