The Federal High Court in Kaduna has convicted Ruth Ogunleye over defamatory TikTok publications against the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye.
Justice Rilwanu Aikawa sentenced her to 1 yr imprisonment on every of two counts, with the phrases to run concurrently however suspended for 3 years. She was additionally ordered to pay a complete fantastic of ₦500,000.
Ogunleye pleaded responsible to 2 of the 5 counts introduced against her by the Inspector-General of Police, whereas the prosecution agreed to withdraw the remaining prices underneath a plea cut price.
The prices involved TikTok videos revealed in August 2026 containing allegations against the senior army officer.
The courtroom additionally ordered her to publish a public apology in two nationwide newspapers inside 14 days, delete associated videos and posts, and chorus from contacting or making additional publications in regards to the complainant.
Speaking after the judgment, counsel to the complainant, Mohammed Sani Katu, SAN, stated the jail sentence was suspended to provide Ogunleye a possibility to display regret.
“If within these three years she violates these terms, she will be brought back to serve the sentence,” he stated.
The settlement additional offers that her endeavor to not contact or publish materials in regards to the complainant will stay binding for all times.
