Group To DSS, IGP, NSA: Arrest Jude Gbaboyor For Cyber-stalking Of Tompolo, Presidential Amnesty Boss Otuaro, Others

The group, Niger Delta Transparency Watch Group (NDTWG), has petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector General of Police as well as the Department of State Security (DSS) over cyberstalking and bullying activities of one Jude Gbaboyor, targeting the Presidential Amnesty boss, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo)and other prominent indigenes of Gbaramatu kingdom.

NDTWG, in a petition dated Thursday, December 12th, 2024, called on the DSS, IGP and NSA to immediately deployed personnel to fish out the said Gbaboyor for causing Otuaro, Tompolo and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom psychological trauma as a result of his constantly cyber-stalking and bullying.

The petition signed by Comrade Simon Ogbe for and on behalf of NDTWG, warned that “enough was enough of the crime of Mr Jude Gbaboyor” against prominent individuals from the oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom.

The group urged the security agencies to arrest Gbaboyor to face justice now before he do more harm to people, saying that the issue must be addressed promptly to halt the psychological damage of his offence against the aforementioned individuals.

The petition reads; “We, the Niger Delta Transparency Watch Group (NDTWG), write to bring to your attention the ongoing cyber-stalking and bullying of Dr. Dennis Otuaro, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo and the Gbaramatu kingdom by Mr. Jude Gbaboyor. As an organization operating in the Niger Delta region, we are deeply concerned about the psychological damage this evil propaganda can cause to society and Nigerians. We believe it is essential to address this issue promptly.

Describing cyber-stalking as a serious offence that can have severe consequences on the mental and emotional well-being of the victims, the group added that It is often accompanied by real-time or offline stalking and can be motivated by a desire to control, intimidate, or influence the victim.

To this end, “We urge you to take immediate action to arrest Mr. Jude Gbaboyor and put an end to this cyberbullying. We also request that you investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that justice is served”.

According to the Nigerian Cybercrime Act, specifically Section 24(2), it is a crime to intentionally transmit a communication that threatens, bullies, or harasses another person. The penalty for this offense is up to 10 years in prison and a minimum fine of N25,000,000.

Furthermore, Section 58 of the Cybercrimes Act defines cyberstalking as a course of conduct that causes a reasonable person to feel fear.

Cyberstalking is a serious offense that can have severe consequences on the mental and emotional well-being of the victims. It is often accompanied by real-time or offline stalking and can be motivated by a desire to control, intimidate, or influence the victim.