BREAKING: Court Discharges, Acquits Comrade Isah Mokwa in Cybercrime Case Linked to Niger State Govt, Chairman Muregi

BREAKING: Court Discharges, Acquits Comrade Isah Mokwa in Cybercrime Case Linked to Niger State Govt, Chairman Muregi

Comrade Isah Mokwa has reportedly been discharged and acquitted in a criminal case instituted against him by the Niger State Police Command over social media publications concerning Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Area, Hon. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi.

The case, identified as C.O.P. Niger State (Re: Gov. Bago & Chairman Muregi) v. Isah Mokwa, arose from allegations linked to social media posts critical of the state government and discussions surrounding governance and issues affecting the people of Mokwa Local Government Area.

The defendant had previously been arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court No. 1 in Minna over allegations of cyberbullying and related offences connected to his online publications. He reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The case attracted attention amid broader discussions about social media expression, public accountability and the use of legal processes in addressing online publications concerning public officials.

He reported discharge and acquittal on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, marks a significant development in the legal proceedings.

The case highlighted broader concerns about freedom of Expression, public accountability and the use of criminal proceedings to address online criticism of Public officials.

The reported of acquittal was announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Details of the Court’s ruling and legal grounds for the decision were not immediately available.