FG prosecutes Ogoni leader over alleged oil well seizure, cybercrime

Vanguard News | 31-08-2026 06:20pm |

The Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of Chief Gani Uebari Topba, leader and spokesman of the Conscience of Ogoni People, over alleged terrorism, cybercrime, and attempts to seize and detain oil wells in Ogoniland. Topba faces a four-count charge before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. The court has fixed September 3, 2026, for his bail application and further proceedings. He was arrested by the Department of State Services and remanded in their custody.

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