Navigating Cyberstalking: Five Key Nigerian Laws Unveiled

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The practice of cyberstalking, defined as the use of the internet and technology to harass or stalk individuals online, can result in criminal charges in Nigeria. Similar to cyberbullying and traditional stalking, this form of online harassment occurs through various channels such as emails, text messages, and social media posts. It often unfolds methodically and persistently, posing significant threats to the safety and well-being of the targeted individuals.

Recently, there were reports that the Nigerian police had apprehended Cynthia Morgan, a well-known singer, on allegations of cyberstalking and harassment of the crown prince of Benin, Ezelekhae Ewuare. A petition filed by Prince Ewuare’s legal representatives circulated online, alleging that the singer had been attempting to contact the prince against his expressed wishes.

Nigeria’s cybercrime laws, established in 2015, encompass five specific regulations aimed at addressing cyberstalking. Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 outlines the following prohibited actions:

1. Sending a message that is knowingly or intentionally offensive, obscene, or menacing, or causing such messages to be sent. Conviction for this offense can result in a fine of up to ₦7,000,000.00 or imprisonment for a maximum of 3 years, or both.
2. Knowingly or intentionally sending false messages with the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred, ill will, or needless anxiety to another person, or causing such messages to be sent. The penalty for this offense upon conviction is a fine of up to ₦7,000,000.00 or imprisonment for a maximum of 3 years, or both.
3. Knowingly or intentionally transmitting or causing the transmission of any communication through a computer system or network to bully, threaten, or harass another person, inducing fear of death, violence, or bodily harm. Offenders can face imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or a minimum fine of ₦25,000,000.00.
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