Activist and publisher of Secret Reporters, Fejiro Oliver has regained freedom after spending about two months in both police and prison custody.
This was disclosed by his legal team led by Lagos-based rights activist and lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, Esq.
According to the fierce lawyer, Fejiro was arrested on the 18th September, 2025 arraigned and in court on cybercrime charges.
In a statement published today, Tuesday, Inibehe said “After spending two months (61 days, inclusive of today) in police and prison custody in Delta State, I can confirm that Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of Secret Reporters, Fejiro Oliver, has regained freedom.
“He was released this morning. Fejiro has been in detention since the 18th day of September, 2025 over his alleged publications and criticisms of Delta Governor Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Joel Thomas, Senator Ede Dafinone and one Stella Okotete.
The two cybercrime charges filed by the Inspector General of Police at Federal High Court, Asaba and the two separate defamation charges filed by the Attorney General of Delta State at the Magistrate’s Court in Asaba are still pending”.
