{
  "id": 12606100,
  "title": "Police arrest man wanted over alleged cyberbullying of clerics in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/police-arrest-man-wanted-over-alleged-cyberbullying-of-clerics-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:14:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/07/police-arrest-man-wanted-over-alleged-cyberbullying-of-clerics-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police officers in Lagos State arrested an individual wanted for allegations of cyberbullying and making derogatory comments about religious leaders and their beliefs. The suspect, residing in the Alakuko region of the state, was apprehended on Tuesday following complaints submitted by clerics. The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Tijani, instructed the State Criminal Investigation Department to thoroughly investigate the allegations. One of the petitions was filed by a well-known pastor from the Celestial Church in Ojokoro, who claimed the suspect had disparaged him and his religious beliefs. Additionally, a prominent Islamic scholar from Ogba area lodged a similar complaint, accusing the suspect of making offensive remarks about him and his faith. The suspect is also wanted by police in Kwara State, where a warrant had been issued for his arrest due to similar cyberbullying allegations against other clerics. The source revealed that the suspect had been on the radar of the Lagos Command while the police awaited potential complaints from others who might have been subjected to similar alleged cyber assaults. The police assured that the investigation would be conducted professionally and that all parties involved would have the opportunity to present their evidence.",
  "summary": "Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested a man who was declared wanted over allegations of cyberbullying and making disparaging comments about religious clerics and their beliefs. The suspect, who lives in the Alakuko area of the state, was arrested on Tuesday following petitions submitted against him by some clerics. Following the complaints, the Lagos […] Police arrest man wanted over…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}