How to Legally Combat Blackmail Targeting FADLU

Any attempt to blackmail the administration or representatives of the First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) can be met with criminal prosecution under Nigerian law. Under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 and the Criminal Code, using electronic means to threaten, intimidate, or extort an institution carries severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Defamatory blackmail that harms FADLU’s reputation may also be pursued as a civil tort or criminal offense. Victims should immediately preserve all evidence—messages, recordings, emails—and report to the Nigerian Police Force’s Cybercrime Unit or the DSS. Engaging a qualified lawyer to issue cease-and-desist letters, file lawsuits for defamation, or secure restraining orders will strengthen any legal action. Let me know if you need guidance on specific sections of the law or evidence-preservation techniques in Nigeria.

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