By Success Ude
A Lagos and Benin City-based realtor, Edith Aigbefo, and her partner, Samuel Onofua, have petitioned the Edo State Police Command over alleged cyberbullying, cyberstalking and criminal defamation by one Okoh Obaro Oreoghene.
The petition, dated August 5, 2026, was written by their counsel, Douglas Ogbankwa, of Douglas Ogbankwa Law Firm, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command.
In the petition, the complainants alleged that Oreoghene used a purported Instagram account operated under the name “Purity Osas” to publish what they described as defamatory statements and materials concerning their businesses and personal reputations.
According to the petition, one of the alleged posts featured a video of Aigbefo advertising an estate, accompanied by a caption accusing her of being a “property scammer in Lekki.”
The petitioners described the allegation as false and malicious, claiming that the publication was intended to ridicule Aigbefo and damage her reputation and real estate business.
The petition further alleged that on August 3, 2026, the suspect gained unauthorised access to Aigbefo’s business Instagram account, Wealthy Property Hub Limited, and published a message accusing the company and its chief executive of fraudulent activities.
The petitioners alleged that the post described the company as a “scam page” and accused Aigbefo of being a “smart online thief.”
They also alleged that the suspect obtained a photograph of Onofua from confidential platforms and circulated it alongside claims linking him to alleged Bitcoin theft and money laundering.
According to the petition, the publication identified Onofua as “Samuel Osemudiamen aka Sammy” and allegedly described Aigbefo as “a senior player in the game.”
The petitioners maintained that the allegations contained in the posts were false and defamatory, alleging that the publications were intended to damage their businesses, reputations and personal safety.
They therefore urged the police to investigate the allegations and identify those responsible for the publications.
The petitioners, through their counsel, urged the Commissioner of Police to “carry out a thorough investigation into this matter and bring the said culprit to book in accordance with the law.”
The petition cited provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act and the Criminal Code Act in support of the complaint, alleging offences including unlawful access, cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The complainants also requested that the police investigate the alleged hacking of the business Instagram account and the circulation of the disputed publications.
The Edo State Police Command has acknowledged receipt of the petition.