The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, failed to present popular TikToker Timothy Gabriel, also known as ‘Tumma,’ in court for trial, forcing the judge to adjourn the case until April 29, 2025.

Gabriel, who has spent over a month in solitary confinement, was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.

A source who witnessed Monday’s court proceedings confirmed the adjournment, stating: “We just finished from the court now, the police did not bring him to court, so the judge has adjourned the matter to 29 April”

Amid growing public outrage, an X user, Larry, following the case closely, condemned the police and demanded Gabriel’s immediate release.

The Federal High Court in Abuja had initially scheduled the hearing for Monday, March 24, 2025.

Court documents obtained by SaharaReporters confirm that the IGP is both the complainant and the driving force behind the case. The IGP accuses Gabriel of cyberstalking under the Cybercrimes (Prevention, Prohibition, etc.) Act 2025 (as amended in 2024).

Culled SaharaReporters