By Willy Okonji
A civil servant, Mojisola Benson, was on Monday arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State for allegedly posting defamatory pictures of another woman on social media, accusing her of being romantically involved with her husband.
Benson, who resides in the Ifako area of Gbagada, Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of breach of peace. She pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Prosecuting Inspector Sunday Bassey told the court that the incident occurred on April 3 at Gbagada. According to Bassey, Benson posted pictures of the complainant, identified as Oyindamola Adejumola, on WhatsApp and TikTok, with the caption: “Iyawo Brother Seun aya the Owner,” suggesting Adejumola was involved with her husband, Babatunde Olumide.
“The defendant’s actions were likely to cause a breach of peace,” Bassey said. “The complainant reported that strangers had begun insulting her publicly, with one woman at a financial institution warning her to stay away from other people’s husbands. This led to significant embarrassment.”
Bassey further informed the court that Benson allegedly sent distressing messages to the complainant’s grandfather and sister, urging them to warn Adejumola to stay away from her husband.
“The emotional distress and public humiliation caused by the posts prompted the complainant to seek redress,” Bassey added.
The offence, he noted, contravenes Section 168(d) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Magistrate O. A. Daodu granted Benson bail in the sum of ₦30,000, with one surety in like sum. She adjourned the case until May 6 for mention.
