The Nigerian Army has confirmed that content creator Mark Chidera, known as Justice Crack, is in its custody. This follows public outcry over his alleged detention after he went missing four days ago. Activists have called on Defence Minister Christopher Musa to secure his release.
Nigerian social media users and activists have urged Minister of Defence Christopher Musa to intervene in the case of Mark Chidera, popularly known as Justice Crack. Chidera, who advocates for Nigerian Army welfare on platforms with millions of followers, was last seen four days ago after heading to an undisclosed meeting, according to family members.
His wife raised the alarm online. Chidera's last Instagram video, posted on April 28, 2026, addressed the death of National Youth Service Corps member Abdusallam, killed by a stray bullet during a robbery in Abuja. He expressed concerns over national insecurity and referenced a soldier's WhatsApp message about camp conditions.
Activist Omoyele Sowore alleged on Facebook that Chidera's vehicle was sighted at the Defence Intelligence Agency premises and that a senior military officer picked him up. Sowore called for his immediate release, stating his only offence was speaking against an alleged extrajudicial killing and frontline soldier conditions.
Peter Ogbudu and other netizens echoed demands for transparency and swift action. They noted Chidera's last location near NAOWA Shopping Complex and stressed freedom of expression. The Nigerian Army has now confirmed he is 'with us', breaking silence on the matter.
