The Department of State Services (DSS) is prosecuting activist Omoyele Sowore for alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation over social media posts labeling President Tinubu as a 'criminal.

' Director-General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of the Cybercrimes Act 2024, highlighting high-impact cases to deter online abuse.Ajayi stressed collaboration between investigators, prosecutors, and the judiciary to ensure effective legal action against cybercrime.

The case includes allegations of inciting public disturbance, with a ₦200 million bail bond, marking a significant escalation in legal actions against critical online speech.Ajayi warned that unchecked online incitement could lead to violence and national security threats.

Former Nigerian Bar Association president Wole Olanipekun called for a judicial review of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act, arguing it must balance citizens' rights with cybersecurity.EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede linked cybercrime to economic challenges, citing cases like a judge losing ₦7.2 million to an online scam.

The EFCC also prosecuted 70 individuals for terrorism financing, while the Solicitor-General praised electronic evidence's role in modern justice.The article underscores tensions between free speech and cybercrime enforcement in Nigeria.