Tensions Rise As Pastor Paul Enenche Pushes For Reno Omokri’s Arrest Over Defamation Claims

The Nigeria Police Force has secured a remand order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, authorizing the detention of social media influencer Reno Omokri, former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel, and two others, Enenche Idoga Alexander and Oboyinlo Enenche Peter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to SaharaReporters, the police are actively pursuing Reno Omokri, who previously served as Special Assistant on New Media to former President Goodluck Jonathan, for detention alongside Pastor Abraham Daniel and the Enenche brothers.

Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Iyanna issued the order on January 13, 2025, following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion, presented by Francis Gabriel, Esq., listed the four individuals as respondents.

In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Iyanna instructed the police to detain the respondents pending further investigation and arraignment, with their court appearance scheduled for January 30, 2025.

The court order states:
“Upon hearing the application and submissions of learned FRANCIS GABRIEL, ESQ, and upon careful consideration of the averments, the annexures, and issues raised, the application is hereby granted as prayed.

“It is hereby ordered as follows: An order of this Honourable Court for the remand warrant of the Respondents: (i) MR. DANIEL ABRAHAM, (ii) MR. ENENCHE IDOGA ALEXANDER, (iii) OBOYINLO ENENCHE PETER, and (iv) MR. RENO OMOKRI in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service pending investigation, arraignment, and prosecution.”

The remand order is linked to a petition by Patrick O. Okolo, SAN, accusing Reno Omokri, Gistlover Blog, Aunty Adul, Peter Obonyiro, Kelechi TV, and others of alleged defamation.