Court Grants Angela Okorie ₦5m Bail Over Cybercrime Charges

Agede Favour January 30, 2026 2 minutes read

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of ₦5 million over a seven-count charge bordering on alleged cyberstalking, threats and harassment.

Okorie is standing trial under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act following allegations that she transmitted offensive and threatening messages through her social media platforms.

At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel Victor Okoye informed the court that an amended charge dated January 30, 2026, had been filed and served on the defendant. Defence counsel Ernest Nwoye confirmed receipt of the amended charge, after which Okorie pleaded not guilty to all seven counts.

According to the charge sheet, the actress allegedly transmitted offensive and threatening messages between 2024 and 2025, targeting fellow Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson. The prosecution claimed the messages were capable of causing a breakdown of law and order and posed a threat to the complainant’s life.

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The offences were said to be contrary to Sections 24(1)(b) and 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrimes Act, as amended in 2024.

Moving the bail application, Nwoye argued that the defendant is a responsible Nigerian with a known address and no intention of evading trial. He urged the court to exercise its discretion in her favour.

Opposing the application, the prosecution claimed Okorie had previously been granted administrative bail but failed to present herself and her surety when required. It also alleged that she was under investigation for other offences carrying possible jail terms of three to 10 years.

Responding, the defence dismissed the claims as misleading, stating that the actress had formally notified the police of her absence due to medical evaluation and submitted medical evidence indicating she sustained a bullet wound.

In his ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite held that there was no credible evidence to suggest that the defendant would jump bail.

The judge consequently granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety in like sum, who must be a Grade Level 13 civil servant. The surety is required to submit an affidavit of means, appointment letter, and last promotion letter.

Justice Nwite ordered that Okorie remain in custody pending the perfection of her bail and adjourned the case until March 23, 2026, for continuation of trial.