The trending social media influencer DJ Chicken (Adewale Adebayo) was recently brought before the Lagos court to answer to allegations that he threatened President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu.
DJ Chicken is facing charges related to allegedly making threat statements to Seyi Tinubu. The Prosecution had informed the court that the said threat is in violation of some sections of the laws of Nigeria but Dj Chicken entered a plea of not guilty.
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After considering both the submission of the prosecution and the defence respectively, the court then admitted DJ Chicken to bail for the sum of one million naira subject to some conditions for his release.
The judge also set another date for the hearing to commence the trail process of the cases.
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The case of DJ Chicken, and his threat against the president’s son, has sparked serious attention and has been a source of widespread concern.
The case highlights the willingness of law enforcement agencies to pursue charges in cases that involve threats and other actions on the internet.
During the trials that are soon to be scheduled, the prosecution is expected to submit documents that serve to confirm their claims. The defence, on the other hand, stated its will to battle the prosecution through legal methods.
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The present case was filed at a time when there are discussions regarding digital communication in Nigeria as law enforcers have cautioned citizens against making threatening posts and comments online and to avoid any other social media behaviors that may disrupt public safety and order.
