Court convicts Ruth Ogunleye over TikTok movies towards NDA commandant

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has convicted Ruth Ogunleye over defamatory TikTok publications towards the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye.

Justice Rilwanu Aikawa sentenced her to at least one 12 months imprisonment on every of two counts, with the phrases to run concurrently however suspended for 3 years. She was additionally ordered to pay a complete effective of ₦500,000.

Ogunleye pleaded responsible to 2 of the 5 counts introduced towards her by the Inspector-General of Police, whereas the prosecution agreed to withdraw the remaining costs underneath a plea discount.

The costs involved TikTok movies revealed in August 2026 containing allegations towards the senior navy officer.

The court docket additionally ordered her to publish a public apology in two nationwide newspapers inside 14 days, delete associated movies and posts, and chorus from contacting or making additional publications in regards to the complainant.

Speaking after the judgment, counsel to the complainant, Mohammed Sani Katu, SAN, mentioned the jail sentence was suspended to offer Ogunleye a chance to exhibit regret.

“If within these three years she violates these terms, she will be brought back to serve the sentence,” he mentioned.

The settlement additional gives that her enterprise to not contact or publish materials in regards to the complainant will stay binding for all times.