Nigerian Army has provided details surrounding the arrest of social media personality, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” following complaints raised by soldiers over welfare concerns shared online.
In a statement issued on May 2, 2026, and signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, the army said its attention was drawn to posts made by the blogger after some personnel complained about feeding and other welfare-related issues.
“The attention of the Nigerian Army was drawn to the complaint made by some soldiers regarding their feeding and other matters relating to their welfare as posted on social media by a blogger/social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere (Justice Crack),” the statement read.
According to the Army, the matter is currently under investigation for possible violations of military regulations, including the Armed Forces’ Social Media Policy, as well as alleged attempts to mislead the public.
“While the matter is being investigated for breach of the Armed Forces’ Social Media Policy and an attempt to misinform the public, preliminary report reveals that the soldiers discussed wide range of issues with Justice Chidiebere who seemed to be inciting soldiers to create discontent within the system.”
The statement further alleged that some of the interactions between the blogger and the soldiers touched on sensitive matters.
“An example was a chat bothering on subversion which Chidiebere had with the soldiers. It is important to state that a situation where civilians cultivate vulnerable personnel towards acts of subversion has far-reaching implications on discipline and national security.”
The Army confirmed that both the blogger and the soldiers involved were taken into custody as part of ongoing investigations.
“Hence, Justice Chidiebere was picked by the Nigerian Army alongside the soldiers for investigation. While the soldiers remain in own custody, Chidiebere has been handed over to the relevant civil authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.”
Reaffirming its commitment to due process, the military stressed that it would continue to operate within the framework of the law while protecting national security interests.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to the rule of law and will continue to collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure justice is served. We will continue to act within the ambits of the law in safeguarding our sovereignty.”