A 26-year-old man, Damilola Emmanuel, was arraigned in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly sharing his ex-girlfriend’s nude photos on social media platforms.

The police charged Emmanuel who lives in Ajila Royal Quarters, Elebu, Ibadan with defamation, criminal threats and causing breach of peace.

The Prosecution Counsel, W/PC Olapeju Durodola alleged that on May 24, Emmanuel posted nude videos of his 24-year-old girlfriend on Snapchat and other social media platforms.

Durodola alleged that the defendant posted the video with intention to injure her reputation and expose her to hatred, contempt and ridicule.

She alleged that the defendant threatened the lady’s life by sending her text messages that he was a silent killer.

Durodola said the defendant allegedly conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by sending the complainant’s nude sexual video on social media.

She said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 86, 249 (d) and 373 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum.

Ogunkanmi said one of the sureties must be a landed property owner.

She adjourned the matter until September 10, for hearing.

(NAN)