Federal Government Presses Police to Secure Arraignment of Actress in Cyberstalking Case
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) has issued a formal directive to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 2 Command in Lagos, urging immediate action to ensure that Nollywood actress Doris Ogala is served with criminal charges and produced in court for arraignment. This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing cyber-related offenses through legal channels.
Legal Directive and Police Response
In a letter dated April 7, 2026, Chief State Counsel T.A. Mokuolu explicitly instructed police authorities to secure Ogala's attendance before Justice Akintayo Aluko on April 14, 2026, when the matter was scheduled for arraignment. The prosecution highlighted that the defendant is currently on administrative bail and emphasized the urgency of this request to facilitate the commencement of judicial proceedings. However, on the scheduled date, the police were unable to produce Ogala, citing the need to first serve her with the charges before bringing her to court, which has delayed the process.
Details of the Criminal Charges
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Doris Ogala, alleging cyberstalking, defamation, and extortion involving Dr. Chris Okafor, the General Overseer of Greater Liberation City. These charges, instituted by the DPPF at the Federal Ministry of Justice, are documented in suit number FHC/L/220C/2026, filed before the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division. According to court documents, Ogala, 34, is accused of publishing nude and intimate images of Okafor on social media without his consent between September 2024 and March 2026.
Allegations and Impact
Prosecutors allege that the explicit materials were widely circulated across various blogs and digital platforms, causing significant embarrassment, emotional distress, and reputational damage to the cleric. Beyond the publication of intimate content, the Federal Government claims that Ogala disseminated false and damaging allegations against Okafor, including accusations of rape, ritual practices, and involvement in a death. The prosecution asserts that she knew these assertions to be untrue but published them with the intent to cause harm and incite public outrage.
Additional Charges and Legal Framework
The four-count charge further accuses Ogala of engaging in a sustained campaign of online harassment, which involved transmitting threatening messages, videos, and other electronic communications designed to bully and intimidate Okafor. In one specific count, prosecutors allege that Ogala attempted to extort the cleric by threatening continued publication of damaging materials unless he provided financial compensation or purchased a house for her. These offenses are said to contravene Sections 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(2)(a), and 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Amendment Act, 2024, highlighting the legal basis for the charges.
