The National Cybercrime Center of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended the owner and members of Gistlover Blog in response to a petition filed by Honorable and Doctor Mrs. Seye Oladejo.
As reported by Linda Ikeji Blog, the arrests are linked to a case involving Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, and Threats to life.
According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police force’s spokesperson, the arrested individuals—Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Micheal Somtomchukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe—are reportedly part of a syndicate known as Gistlover family.
The Gistlover blog, a microblogging platform infamous for Cyberstalking, incitement, Blackmail, and other illicit activities, has been a cause for public concern.
The police statement revealed that upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement, aligning with the substantial evidence on hand.
Adebukola Kolapo, alias Omo oba Gistlover, played a significant role in creating over 80 percent of the Gistlover pages, providing his digital footprint for the commission of these criminal acts.
Adebukola, allegedly on the platform's payroll, was responsible for scouting, editing, captioning content, and specifically targeting the complainant, Hon. and Dr. Mrs. Oluseyi Oladejo, with cyberstalking posts.
Additionally, Adebukola has been accused of aiding in the laundering of funds acquired through these illegal schemes using various means.
Digital forensic analysis led to the discovery of eight Gistlover pages created by Adebukola at the direction of the syndicate’s head, along with wallet addresses linked to the money laundering activities.