A Magistrate Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ordered the remand of three suspects, Kadi Blessing, Becky, and Miracle, at the Okaka Correctional Centre for 21 days. The order was issued to enable the police to complete their investigation and obtain legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The trio is facing multiple charges, including assault, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and attempted murder. Their arrest and arraignment followed a viral video that showed a violent attack on a woman identified as Nancy. The incident, widely circulated on social media, provoked public outrage and fueled demands for accountability.
At Tuesday’s court session, the prosecutor applied for a remand order against the suspects. The request was made on the grounds that investigators needed more time to gather evidence and finalize their case. The magistrate granted the request, directing that the three defendants be held in custody at the Okaka Correctional Centre for the next 21 days.
According to the ruling, the detention period will allow the police to carry out a thorough probe into the case. It will also provide the necessary time for the Director of Public Prosecutions to review the findings and advise on possible charges before trial proceedings continue.
The video of the alleged assault, which trended widely online, captured the suspects physically attacking Nancy in what many described as a disturbing and brutal manner. The footage quickly spread across various platforms, with many Nigerians condemning the act and demanding swift justice. Activists and human rights groups also weighed in, calling on authorities to ensure the case was not swept aside.
Public pressure has been mounting since the video surfaced, with several individuals and groups stressing the need to address the growing menace of cyberbullying and cyberstalking. Legal analysts have pointed out that the case could set an important precedent for how crimes involving both physical violence and online harassment are prosecuted in Nigeria.
The defendants, who were present in court during the hearing, did not enter a plea as the charges against them have yet to be formally confirmed by the DPP. Their legal status will be determined after the conclusion of investigations and the prosecutorial review.
For now, the court’s decision means that Kadi Blessing, Becky, and Miracle will remain in custody at the Okaka Correctional Centre until the remand order expires. Further developments in the case are expected after the DPP’s office issues its legal advice on whether the suspects will face trial and under what specific charges.
The case has drawn significant attention both online and offline, with citizens closely monitoring the process as a test of how swiftly and fairly justice will be delivered. Authorities have assured the public that due process will be followed throughout the investigation.
