The DSS on Monday arraigned Chidiebere Justice Mark, aka “Justice Crack,” before the Federal High Court in Abuja over a viral post alleging poor feeding of soldiers.
Mark was arrested by the Army over the weekend after a video and posts from his X handle, @JusticeCrack, went viral on April 28.
The DSS filed three counts against him: circulating false information to cause “annoyance, ill will, and hatred” under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes Act; publishing material likely to cause fear and breach of peace under Section 59 of the Criminal Code; and attempting to commit a felony by circulating a “derogatory video” likely to cause fear under Section 509 of the Criminal Code.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned to May 25, 2026, for trial and possible bail hearing.
She ordered Mark remanded in DSS custody.
The DSS said the April 28 posts from Plot 88 Sabon-Lugbe, Abuja, generated “widespread negative public reactions.”
Meanwhile, there was tension at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday as a group of activists and youths protested over the continued detention of blogger Justice Crack.
The incident occurred when operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, attempted to escort the influencer out of the court following his arraignment.
In response, a group of youths formed a human blockade around the operatives, repeatedly chanting, “Free Justice Crack,” as they demanded his immediate release and described his detention as unjust.
The protesters were heard shouting, “We want to see the minister! (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation). Call the minister! Let him come out! Protest is a fundamental human right!”
Some of the demonstrators called on Nigerians in Abuja to join them at the Ministry of Justice.
“Everybody please come to the Ministry of Justice, we need you Nigerians. They said Justice’s next court date is May 26, which means he will remain there for one month. Please help us and come out if you’re in Abuja,” one protester said.
Among those present at the protest were activists and influencers, including Omoyele Sowore and Peter Akah, who joined the crowd in demanding Justice Crack’s release.