The Division of State Companies (DSS) on Monday arraigned Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly often known as Sultan, earlier than a Justice of the Peace Courtroom in Rigasa, Igabi Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State.
Sultan was docked earlier than Chief Justice of the Peace Muhammad Musa on a two-count cost bordering on extortion and prison intimidation by nameless communication, offences opposite to the Penal Code Regulation of Kaduna State 2017.
In accordance with the Prosecution Counsel, the fees adopted a petition by one Hafsat Yusuf Paki, who alleged that Sultan threatened her through faux social media accounts and demanded funds in cryptocurrency and thru a vendor.
The Prosecutor instructed the Courtroom that, “the complainant alleged that the accused threatened to leak her indecent photos to the general public if she refused to conform and even issued kidnap threats.”
He added that, “whereas investigation has not established kidnap parts, there’s a prima facie case of extortion and prison intimidation, therefore the arraignment.”
The accused, Muhammad, nonetheless, pleaded not responsible. DSS utilized for his remand in correctional custody, however the Justice of the Peace admitted him to bail within the sum of ₦1 million with two sureties in like sum.
The Courtroom ordered that the sureties should be civil servants not under Grade Degree 16 within the Kaduna State Authorities, with passport images and financial institution statements exhibiting not lower than ₦1 million.
The Courtroom clarified that no money deposit was required, however the sum can be forfeited if Sultan jumped bail.
The case was, nonetheless, adjourned to October 6, 2025, for continuation of listening to.
Sultan was arrested on September 27 at Rigachikun, the place investigators claimed they recovered the social media handles allegedly used for the offence, together with digital footprints and fee data.
