The Enugu State Police Command has clarified that the arrest and prosecution of 45-year-old Ani Chidi were linked to allegations of cyberbullying, false accusations and threats to life, rather than his recording of an attack on a political meeting. The clarification was issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, following claims that Chidi was detained simply for filming and sharing footage of an attack on a New Democratic Congress meeting at Obuoffia-Awkunanaw in Nkanu West Local Government Area. Police said a complaint was initially lodged against him on September 12, 2026, before the matter was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.According to the police, investigations showed that Chidi had circulated videos accusing some residents, including Hon. USA Igwesi and Solomon Nwobodo, of masterminding the attack. Ndukwe said Chidi also alleged that Igwesi was a drug dealer who had sent gunmen to attack members of his community. The police stated that the suspect was unable to substantiate the allegations during questioning and was subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Enugu on charges bordering on cyberbullying and threatening violence. The court reportedly ordered that he be remanded in correctional custody pending further proceedings.The command stressed that the cybercrime case involving Chidi is separate from the investigation into the reported invasion and disruption of the NDC meeting. Police said the latter investigation is being handled by Zone 13 Headquarters in Ukpo-Dunukofia, Anambra State, and urged the public to disregard claims that Chidi was arrested merely for filming the incident or that suspected attackers were released in connection with his detention. Commissioner of Police Mamman Giwa also reaffirmed the command’s stated commitment to neutrality and called on political actors to channel security concerns through the appropriate authorities rather than using social media in ways that could amount to cybercrime.
