Court orders Reno Omokri’s Arrest

The court’s order, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified as Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche.The remand order was granted following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The motion requested the detention of the accused individuals to facilitate ongoing investigations

The Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna, who presided over the matter, directed that the respondents be detained until their arraignment and prosecution and scheduled their next appearance for January 30, 2025.

The legal battle followed  a petition filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Patrick O. Okolo, accusing Reno Omokri, along with others, of cyberbullying, criminal defamation, spreading false information, and inciting public unrest.

Reports indicate that these accusations stem from disagreements following Pastor Abraham Daniel’s resignation from Dunamis Church. Pastor Daniel left left the church after over a decade of service due to conflicts with Pastor Enenche.

Following his resignation, Daniel reportedly faced threats through calls and social media, culminating in a carv accident, after which plainclothes officers arrested him on Pastor Enenche’s orders.

Pastor Daniel claimed he was pressured to apologize to Pastor Enenche and delete his social media posts about the church.

Despite complying, a purported gentleman’s agreement to compensate Daniel for his losses was reportedly breached, further straining relations.

The police are also investigating allegations involving Omokri, including social media posts about church matters, even as the accused individuals are expected to face trial after the conclusion of the investigation.