The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has dismissed an application filed by Ihuoma Julia Nneji seeking to set aside a warrant of arrest previously issued against her. The ruling was delivered on 16 June 2026 by Hon. Justice M. G. Umar.
Background of the Case
The Nigeria Police Force had declared Ms. Nneji wanted on 16 April 2025 over alleged offences of criminal defamation, injurious falsehood, and cyberstalking of Abuja-based lawyer Barr. Henry Uzochukwu. Ms. Nneji, who is the daughter of Chief Frank Nneji, founder of ABC Transport, approached the court to vacate the warrant of arrest granted in favour of the Inspector General of Police in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/627/25.
Court's Ruling
In its ruling, the court found no merit in her application, emphasizing that it could not restrain the police from carrying out their statutory duties. Consequently, the application was dismissed in its entirety.
Implications of the Decision
The implication of this latest decision is that the warrant of arrest issued and published against Ms. Nneji on 16 April 2025 remains valid. The police are therefore authorized to arrest her wherever she may be found, to answer to the petition against her. It remains to be seen whether Ms. Nneji will voluntarily surrender herself to the authorities in compliance with the subsisting court order.
