Police Declare ABC Transport Heir Ihuoma Nneji Wanted for Cyber Offences Amid Public Outcry

 

The Nigeria Police Force has officially declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of respected entrepreneur and founder of ABC Transport Plc, Mr. Frank Nneji, wanted over serious allegations relating to cybercrime. The announcement, made through a statement released late Tuesday by the National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCC), details a litany of accusations against the heiress, including criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and the dissemination of injurious falsehoods.

According to the police, Miss Nneji is the central figure in a targeted online harassment campaign that reportedly unfolded between August and September 2024. The alleged victim, said to be a well-known Abuja-based businessman, has not been named publicly, but investigators assert that the cyberbullying campaign was carefully coordinated by Miss Nneji and a number of associates, possibly using multiple digital platforms to carry out the activities.

Sources close to the case say that the online smear operation involved a pattern of blackmail, misleading content, and persistent character attacks, raising broader concerns about the growing use of social media for personal vendettas and reputational sabotage.

The case gained significant momentum in the public eye following a highly publicized ultimatum issued by controversial social media personality and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a strongly-worded video that quickly went viral on September 24, 2024, VDM called on Miss Nneji to retract the allegedly defamatory statements and publicly apologize to the businessman within 24 hours.

"You have 24 hours to take down the defamatory content and tender an apology. If you don’t, I will come out with all the evidence and make sure the truth comes to light," VDM warned in the video, which has since drawn widespread reactions across social media platforms.

VDM's intervention has not only added fuel to the digital firestorm but also seemingly pressured law enforcement agencies to take swifter action. The Police, through their official Facebook page, announced that Miss Nneji is now a person of interest and urged any member of the public with knowledge of her whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or report directly to the National Cybercrime Center located in Abuja.

As of the time this report was compiled, neither Miss Nneji nor any representative from the Nneji family has made a public statement regarding the allegations or the police declaration. The silence has only deepened speculation, with public opinion now sharply divided across social platforms.

While some supporters argue that the police may be acting on one-sided information, others believe the authorities are taking long-overdue steps to clamp down on cyber abuse, especially by individuals who wield considerable social or financial influence.

Frank Nneji, her father, is best known as the founder of ABC Transport, a company that revolutionized long-distance road travel in Nigeria. The family name, long associated with corporate integrity and professionalism, is now unexpectedly entangled in a criminal investigation that could have far-reaching reputational implications.

The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting cases of cybercrime without bias and stated that the investigation into Miss Nneji’s alleged activities is ongoing. They encourage anyone with relevant details to come forward to aid their inquiry.

As this story continues to develop, more revelations may emerge that could reshape public perception and provide further clarity on the digital confrontation that has now become a full-blown criminal matter.