By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining activist Omoyele Sowore and the online platform Sahara Reporters from publishing further material concerning Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police his office, family members, and related matters deemed defamatory.
The court order, obtained by Swift Reporters, also specifically restrained the defendants from publishing content alleged to be defamatory and derogatory of Victor Egbetokun, including claims that he received N100 million from Anambra State security votes. The order further bars any degrading or defamatory publications against Bukola Kuti, an Assistant Commissioner of Police.
According to the enrolled court order, the ruling followed an ex parte motion for interim injunction filed by the claimant/applicant through counsel, Chid Ayotunde Ogunleye, SAN. The motion, marked M/2035/2026, was dated February 10, 2026, and filed on February 11, 2026.
The application was brought pursuant to Section 6(6) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), Order 30 Rule 3 of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.
The court granted the interim injunction after hearing the applicant’s counsel, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The matter has been adjourned to April 14, 2026, for further proceedings.
The development follows a series of social media posts allegedly made by Sowore and Sahara Reporters, which were described by the applicant as defamatory, degrading, and derogatory toward the IGP, ACP Kuti, and Victor Egbetokun.
