Table of Contents
- Police Besiege Journalist's Office
- Fejiro Oliver's Statements
- Court Cases Involving Fejiro Oliver
- Previous Abduction Incident
On Thursday, police officers surrounded investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver’s office in Abuja in an attempt to arrest him once again.
Reports indicate that the officers, who were in plain clothes, identified themselves as members of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), a division of the Nigeria Police Force led by Deputy Inspector General of Police Jonathan Towuru.
The officers claimed they possessed a court warrant to apprehend Mr. Fejiro Oliver.
However, they were unable to execute the arrest as they did not locate him in his office.
In the meantime, Fejiro Oliver informed DAILY POST that since his return to Abuja, he has been concerned for his safety and plans to visit the Police Headquarters in Abuja tomorrow.
“This is a witch-hunt, and I am afraid for my life,” he stated.
“I am expecting them tomorrow, and I will also personally go to the police headquarters myself.”
Mr. Oliver attended the Federal High Court, Asaba Division, Delta State, on Thursday regarding two defamation cases filed against him by the police on behalf of the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone before the same judge.
He was also present in court in Delta State on Wednesday, where he appeared before Magistrate Patricia Onyeisi Okoh concerning a defamation suit initiated against him by Stella Okotete, a politician whose ministerial nomination was rejected by the Senate following allegations of certificate forgery made by a group of lawyers.
During the court proceedings, his attorney, Inibehe Effiong, filed a motion requesting the court to consolidate Ms. Okotete’s defamation case in Court 2 with that of lawmaker Joel Thomas Onowakpor in Court 3, as both cases pertain to defamation.
Ms. Okoh postponed the hearing for the motion in Court 2 to December 9, 2025. Mr. Oliver is also scheduled to appear before Court 3 within the same magistrate court on December 9 for a similar case initiated against him by Mr. Onowakpor.
It is worth noting that Mr. Oliver was abducted by police officers from his office in Abuja in September and transported to Delta State under the orders of Mr. Oborevwori. Following his abduction, he was held in a police facility for several weeks before being brought to court and remanded in prison due to pressure from civil society organizations.
He was subsequently released from prison after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Fejiro Oliver on Thursday?
On Thursday, police officers attempted to arrest investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver by surrounding his office in Abuja, but they could not find him there.
Why is Fejiro Oliver concerned for his safety?
Fejiro Oliver expressed that he fears for his life due to ongoing legal issues and what he describes as a witch-hunt against him.
What legal cases is Fejiro Oliver currently facing?
Fejiro Oliver is currently facing multiple defamation cases, including those filed by the police on behalf of the state governor and a politician named Stella Okotete.
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