The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted actress Doris Ogala bail in the amount of ₦30 million following allegations of cyberstalking involving televangelist Pastor Chris Okafor. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Akintayo Aluko, who outlined specific conditions for the bail.
In addition to the bail amount, Justice Aluko mandated that Ogala must provide two sureties, each in the same sum, and surrender her international passport to the court registrar. Furthermore, the actress is prohibited from making any electronic publications that could intimidate, harass, or influence prosecution witnesses during the ongoing legal proceedings.S1S2
This case highlights the increasing scrutiny on online conduct and the legal ramifications of cyberstalking in Nigeria, as the court seeks to balance the rights of the accused with the protection of victims and witnesses in such sensitive matters.S1S2
