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Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by chosen6(f): 12:13pm On Jan 16
Lagos Court Clears Igbo ‘Chief’ Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Sentences Him To 12 Months For Impersonation

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has discharged and acquitted Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nwajagu of all the terrorism filed against him following his incarceration in Ikoyi Prison since 2023.

On April 5, 2023, a Lagos State Magistrates Court in Yaba ordered Nwajagu’s remand at the Ikoyi custodial centre, while subsequent efforts to secure his bail were denied by the Lagos State High Court.

Nwajagu was accused of threatening to invite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to Lagos to protect the lives and property of Igbo people if the Federal Government failed to safeguard them against attacks.

However, the court, however, convicted and sentenced him to 12 months imprisonment for the offence of parading himself as a certified chief in Lagos State, contrary to the Oba and Chiefs Law of Lagos State.

SaharaReporters gathered that Nwajagu, who was standing trial before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of Lagos State High Court since 2023, on nine counts bordering on an attempt to commit acts of terrorism, financing terrorism, participating in terrorism and meeting to support a proscribed entity, was discharged and acquitted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Chief Fabian Onwughalu, one of the lawyers representing Nwajagu, disclosed the court final decision in a statement made available to SaharaReporters on Thursday.

Onwughalu said: "Eze Fred Nwajagu, Ezeigbo, Ajao Estate, Lagos State was thrown into detention by Lagos State Government for terrorism and other offences allegedly for making a video warning Olu Omo and other Yoruba Youths to cease persecution of Ndigbo and burning of Igbo dominated markets in Lagos State, or else he would be compelled to invite IPOB to secure Igbo markets and assets in Lagos State.

"The Lagos State Government abysmally failed to prove any of the ingredients of the offence of terrorism charges against the young Ezeigbo, and the High Court coram Adesanya, J discharged and acquitted him of all the counts of the terrorism related offences.

"He was however convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for the offence of parading himself as a certified Chief in Lagos State contrary to the Oba and Chiefs Law of Lagos State.”

"Having been incarcerated for almost two years, he was ordered to be released immediately," he said.

Onwughalu said even though it was painful that Nwajagu was incarcerated, he maintained that the court victory is for Igbo people all over the world, “especially those in Lagos State who are being persecuted and dehumanised just because of their tribal leaning”.

He, however, vowed that their team will appeal Nwajagu’s conviction for parading himself as a chief in Lagos State, claiming that the prosecution did not prove the offence to warrant the conviction.

He stated that the Ezeigbo institution is not recognised by the law of Lagos State, and so have nothing to do with the Oba and Chiefs Law.

"Also the conviction offends the fundamental rights of Freedom of Association of Ndigbo in Lagos State,” he said.

"I am happy to be among the Counsel in the defence team who diligently offered their services pro bono."

https://saharareporters.com/2025/01/16/breaking-lagos-court-clears-igbo-chief-frederick-nwajagu-terrorism-charges-sentences-him

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by chosen6(f): 12:18pm On Jan 16
Truly, Persecution is NOT Prosecution.

APC, Again, Fails Too Woefully.

Nnamdi KANU case will definitely end in similar fashion. Because both are based in evil spirit of persecution and no proof.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by searchng4love: 12:21pm On Jan 16
He has doballed.... If you know you know

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Sobalim: 12:22pm On Jan 16
The truth shall always prevail. APC is evil.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Racoon(m): 12:25pm On Jan 16
The real terrorists are well known but as usual injustice is the order of the day. Even the Lagos State #endSARS panel indicted the government of gross violation of rights and killing of citizens but as usual it was swept aside. Time will tell.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Godwin4444: 12:41pm On Jan 16
Racoon:
The real terrorists are well known but as usual injustice is the order of the day. Even the Lagos State #endSARS panel indicted the government of gross violation of rights and killing of citizens but as usual it was swept aside. Time will tell.
which endsars panel?

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Gustavowhite(m): 12:58pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
we just want to deal with u Igbo loudmouths so u can learn to have sense n respect your host

At least this will further make u have sense that Lagos that u actually call no man's land belongs to some people
Yoruba people no dey go prison for Lagos
So the way you can prove you own a land is when others go to prison?
And una dey claim yorba na educated tribe?

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by helinues: 12:59pm On Jan 16
After spending how many year now behind bars

Na different ways to receive the missing senses

Eze of Kirikiri


cheesy smiley

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 1:04pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
we just want to deal with u Igbo loudmouths so u can learn to have sense n respect your host

At least this will further make u have sense that Lagos that u actually call no man's land belongs to some people
the igbo man who called Lagos a no man's land (without malice) is a chieftain of the APC and a senator today who you dare not open your rotten mouth to speak this nonsense to. I just dey laugh

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 1:06pm On Jan 16
helinues:
After spending how many year now behind bars

Na different ways to receive the missing senses

Eze of Kirikiri


cheesy smiley
no be you and tribal bigotry again ? Nobody is surprised at all

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Godwin4444: 1:07pm On Jan 16
Gustavowhite:
Yoruba people no dey go prison for Lagos
So the way you can prove you own a land is when others go to prison?
And una dey claim yorba na educated tribe?
when noisemakers go to prison

It's just a way to humiliate u by sending the one u rate to prison so u can know who d boss is

Despite all you Igbos noise n bragging the man has spent over 2 years there.
That's a direct message to u if u know d meaning, even if court free him, we won't release him.

Same thing they are doing to nnamdiot kanu

They just want to humble u Igbos cos of your loudmouth

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by kingsways: 1:07pm On Jan 16
This unjustified persecution of this obviously innocent fellow is actually state terrorism, highly condemnable

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Godwin4444: 1:07pm On Jan 16
MASTAkiLLAh:
the igbo man who called Lagos a no man's land (without malice) is a chieftain of the APC and a senator today who you dare not open your rotten mouth to speak this nonsense to. I just dey laugh
can u name him?

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by helinues: 1:08pm On Jan 16
MASTAkiLLAh:
no be you and tribal bigotry again ? Nobody is surprised at all

Power pass power

grin wink

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by LibertyRep: 1:10pm On Jan 16
The judiciary comes to the rescue yet again.

Another testament that emotion does not get justice

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Tochi3(m): 1:11pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
we just want to deal with u Igbo loudmouths so u can learn to have sense n respect your host

At least this will further make u have sense that Lagos that u actually call no man's land belongs to some people
grin grin

..you have started making useless mouth, beating useless chest again..you have snatched & grabbed emilokan power & all wickedness, tribalism, parapoism, bigotry, injustice has been let loose... grin grin

..let me ask you a question.. the Emir who banned isese cultural Festival in Kwara state, have you taught them a lesson..? You cant..? grin grin

..it is a shame that you only make.noise on Nairaland..employing only hatred for Ndigbo to reason out of Anus.. grin grin

..the emilokan snatch & grab will soon end..& we will see how the chestbeating will be deflated..

..we have seen what you can do with parapo snatch & grab. Wickedness, injustice, intimidations, lies & evil...you forget that soon it will be over & reasonable Nigerians will truly again see the emptiness of folks like you...

..despite that snatch & grab power..you are still unable to install an Oba in illorin..despite that.. the sarkin fulani is still dominating the useless chief laws in Lagos..

..you fear fulanis ba..? grin grin

..dont worry the time go Come
.

grin grin grin

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 1:13pm On Jan 16
helinues:


Power pass power

grin wink
shame suppose dey catch you but I guess I rated you too highly besides, who cares about your filthy power ? Is it a power one should be envious about knowing fully well you'll cry to high heavens if you were a victim of it's abuse ? I hate some things in this life but I'm sure I hate wickedness the most. Have a great day

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Godwin4444: 1:13pm On Jan 16
Tochi3:
grin grin

..you have started making useless mouth, beating useless chest again..you gave snatched & grabbed emilokan power & all wickedness, tribalism, parapoism, bigotry, injustice has been let loose... grin grin

u Igbos call yorubas cowards n call yourself brave warriors

Isn't it suppose to b a shame for a warrior to keep shouting that a coward grabbed a gold from him n all he could do was to cry?

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Racoon(m): 1:15pm On Jan 16
helinues:
After spending how many year now behind bars. Na different ways to receive the missing senses. Eze of Kirikiri cheesy
"Any evil done by man to man will be redressed, if not now, then certainly later, if not by man, then certainly by God, for the victory of evil over good is temporal....." - Late Dele Giwa.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by MASTAkiLLAh(m): 1:17pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
can u name him?
so you're too dull to conduct your own research yet you ran to town with tribal bigotry from your WhatsApp group threatening an entire ethnic group not knowing the genesis of your blood pressure is a leader in your camp whom you'll prostate flat on the floor to greet if you ever have the privilege of meeting him so he'll change your wasting life story. What a shame

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by greenermodels: 1:17pm On Jan 16
If Nigeria is a sane country,he would have sued the Lagos state government for damages.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Tochi3(m): 1:22pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
u Igbos call yorubas cowards n call yourself brave warriors

Isn't it suppose to b a shame for a warrior to keep shouting that a coward grabbed a gold from him n all he could do was to cry?
keep your shut..if you are not a coward..Go & install an Oba in illorin.. grin grin


.if you are not a coward..Go & use thesame chief laws of Lagos & jail the sarkin fulani of Lagos..

..while cowardice bring shame to allow sharia panels scattered all over that region ..you could not do anything about it..

When 3 kabiyesis were murdered..cowardice did not allöw you to make phim.. grin grin

..if not a born coward fröm heritage & birth..use thesame Lagos chief laws to arrest the sarkin fulani..

grin

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by helinues: 1:23pm On Jan 16
Racoon:
"Any evil done by man to man will be redressed, if not now, then certainly later, if not by man, then certainly by God, for the victory of evil over good is temporal....." - Late Dele Giwa.

Hope the UGM would be reading this your sermon

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by kettykin: 1:23pm On Jan 16
The guy should sue for damages

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by chosen6(f): 1:28pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
we just want to deal with u Igbo loudmouths so u can learn to have sense n respect your host

At least this will further make u have sense that Lagos that u actually call no man's land belongs to some people

Respect Your Host indeed!

The disgusting thing is that very soon you will hear them mouthing "most accommodating host"

Most accommodating indeed.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Tochi3(m): 1:30pm On Jan 16
helinues:


Power pass power

grin wink
grin grin

. Hellanuis.. grin grin grin

..so this snatching & grabbing was all about showing Ndigbo that power pass power... grin grin grin

..withoutt emilokan power snatching.. you remain helpless & hopeless..? grin

..while sharia panels has been scattered all över your region...you have been banned from performing your Isese Festival in Illorin..you have no Oba.. instead an Emir is displaying what power they have over lower breeds..

..you are shouting power pass power..while you forget you have the snatch & grab emilokan power.. to use these same chief laws on the Sarkin fulani of Lagos..but mind no dey.. grin grin

..i swear slavery & cowardice is worst than
cancer..

Tufiakwa..

grin grin grin grin

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by PaellaPaella: 1:34pm On Jan 16
helinues:
After spending how many year now behind bars

Na different ways to receive the missing senses

Eze of Kirikiri


cheesy smiley




At end justice prevail, the shame is on you and your fellow cohorts 😆

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by cybersoldiers: 1:35pm On Jan 16
Godwin4444:
we just want to deal with u Igbo loudmouths so u can learn to have sense n respect your host

At least this will further make u have sense that Lagos that u actually call no man's land belongs to some people

Idiot, how is a beggar like you a host? What are you hosting? Anyways you and your likes are poverty hosts. Jobless cretins.

You Yoruba uneducated judges have failed again. We will keep dealing with you loud mouths in Nigeria.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by cybersoldiers: 1:36pm On Jan 16
chosen6:


Respect Your Host indeed!

The disgusting thing is that very soon you will hear them mouthing "most accommodating host"

Most accommodating indeed.


Yorubads are narcissists.

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by Godwin4444: 1:38pm On Jan 16
cybersoldiers:


Idiot, how is a beggar like you a host? What are you hosting? Anyways you and your likes are poverty hosts. Jobless cretins.

You Yoruba uneducated judges have failed again. We will keep dealing with you loud mouths in Nigeria.
u are dealing with us but we are d ones jailing u

Nnamdiot kanu, eze is still in jail even though court has set them free but u believe u are d one dealing with us

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Re: Lagos Court Clears Frederick Nwajagu Of Terrorism Charges, Jails Him 12 Months by free2ryhme: 1:38pm On Jan 16
chosen6:
Truly, Persecution is NOT Prosecution.

APC, Again, Fails Too Woefully.

Nnamdi KANU case will definitely end in similar fashion. Because both are based in evil spirit of persecution and no proof.

he spent two years already undecided

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