More than 10 Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been detained by military authorities at the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) facility over alleged leaks connected to the detention and whereabouts of activist and social media critic Chidiebere Justice Mark, widely known as Justice Crack.
According to reports, military authorities launched an internal investigation targeting personnel suspected of leaking information regarding the activist’s detention while he was allegedly held by military authorities.
Sources claimed that the detained soldiers are currently being held in underground detention facilities within the CIC and accused of frustrating alleged plans by certain individuals within the military hierarchy to secretly make the activist disappear.
The development reportedly followed public outrage and media investigations linking the activist’s disappearance to military authorities.
Earlier reports had revealed that Justice Crack’s vehicle was allegedly spotted inside a military facility in Abuja while authorities remained silent about his whereabouts, further fueling public concern.
The activist was later reportedly transferred to the Department of State Services (DSS), where he was charged under the Cybercrimes Act.
The case has continued to attract criticism from rights groups, lawyers, and activists who described the prosecution as an attempt to suppress dissent and criminalise free speech.
Human rights lawyers from Marshal Attorneys, in a letter addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, called for the withdrawal of the charges filed against the activist.
The lawyers argued that Justice Crack became a target because of his public criticism of the welfare and treatment of soldiers as well as allegations of abuses by security personnel.
According to the legal team, military intelligence officers allegedly abducted the activist on April 28, 2026, after he attended a meeting invitation at the NAOWA Shopping Complex in Asokoro, Abuja.
They further alleged that following nationwide criticism over his disappearance, military authorities quietly handed him over to the DSS, which later filed a three count charge against him.
The lawyers described the prosecution as a violation of constitutional rights and due process, insisting that the charges were politically motivated.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, alongside other activists and political figures, also met with the Attorney General to demand the immediate discontinuation of the case.
According to Sowore, the delegation condemned what they described as torture, abuse of legal process, and unethical charges against the detained activist.
The incident has reportedly generated fear within military circles, with concerns over possible reprisals against personnel suspected of leaking internal information related to the case.
