The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Chidiebere Mark in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) following allegations that he made false claims about the Nigerian military.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the remand order after Mark, who lives at Plot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was arraigned for posting a viral video on his X handle (Justice Crack), where he alleged that Nigerian military personnel were poorly fed. The DSS charged Mark with making the post, which reportedly went viral across social media platforms.
Mark pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge when it was read to him. The prosecuting lawyer, Mr. E. Orubo, requested a date for the prosecution to open its case and urged the court to remand the defendant in DSS custody.
Defence counsel Marshall Abubakar requested bail for Mark, but Justice Abdulmalik directed that a formal bail application be filed. In her ruling, she remanded Mark in DSS custody and adjourned the case until May 25, 2026, for the commencement of the trial and the hearing of the bail application.
