Prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has successfully secured the freedom of an upcoming content creator known as Banger Boy. The young man was arrested in Lagos on Friday, December 19, 2025, following a complaint filed by UK-based content creator, Lawrence Alabi.
The Arrest and Allegations
Lawrence Alabi flew into Lagos specifically to pursue legal action against Banger Boy. Alabi accused the aspiring creator of orchestrating a series of cyberbullying and defamatory attacks targeted at both him and his wife. He reported these alleged offences to the police, which led to Banger Boy's arrest.
Videos from the incident quickly spread across social media platforms. One clip showed Alabi picking up Banger Boy, while another captured the young man pleading for mercy inside a police station. The online circulation of these videos ignited a fierce debate among netizens.
Public Reaction and Legal Intervention
The arrest drew mixed reactions from the Nigerian public. A segment of social media users applauded Lawrence Alabi for taking a stand against online harassment and using legal channels. However, a significant number of critics accused him of using the police to intimidate and publicly humiliate a less-established figure in the content creation space.
Amidst this controversy, lawyer Deji Adeyanju stepped in to provide legal representation for Banger Boy. By the afternoon of the same day, Adeyanju announced a positive outcome to his intervention.
Release Secured Amidst Ongoing Dispute
Deji Adeyanju disclosed that his efforts had resulted in the release of the detained content creator. This development brings a temporary close to the immediate legal detention, though the underlying allegations of cyberbullying and defamation between the two parties remain unresolved.
The case highlights the growing tensions and legal ramifications within Nigeria's dynamic digital content landscape, where online disputes can rapidly escalate into real-world confrontations.
