A Youtuber, Israel Balogun has been arrested by the Police Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abuja for allegedly defaming the the General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman.
Balogun’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong confirmed his arrest to Punch and said that the bail conditions set for his client were “difficult and unnecessary.”
Recall that Balogun had slammed Apostle Suleman after videos of his church members allegedly receiving credit alerts from “angels” went viral.
The Youtuber also alleged that he received death threats from members of Suleman’s church after he refused to tender a public apology to the clergyman.
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Reacting to Balogun’s arrest, Effiong said “The formal interrogation was for about four hours, including the time they used in taking his statements. Part of his bail conditions was to provide two sureties with landed property and certificate of ownership in Abuja, and a Level 14 civil servant with either a letter of last employment or letter of introduction.
“We have somebody with CofO, and presented a Level 13 civil servant, which they accepted. But they insisted that the person should bring a letter of introduction, whereas the person has a letter of last promotion. Even though we said we will bring the originals tomorrow, they rejected it and put Balogun in the cell.
“The conditions are difficult and unnecessary given the nature of the offence. There is no reason why the police should get involved as he (Suleman) should have gone to court to file legal action if he felt he had been defamed.”
