In a tale that reads more like a gripping legal drama than real life, the Nigeria Police Force has imposed harsh administrative bail conditions on David Nwokorie, a young man who was recently arrested and detained following a bitter breakup with Genevieve Opara — the daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hilary Opara.
Genevieve, currently serving as a Deputy Manager at the National Pension Commission (PenCom), is said to be in the middle of a marital storm with her estranged husband, Seal Nwaka, an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). But it’s her soured romantic affair with Nwokorie that has now ignited a firestorm of controversy.
According to SaharaReporters, the police swung into action after Genevieve filed a petition accusing Nwokorie of cyberstalking, blackmail, and threats to life. The result? David was picked up by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and has been languishing in custody for over a week.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, waded into the matter, urging authorities at the National Cybercrime Centre (NCC) to release the embattled David. Though his lawyer was permitted to pursue his release, Sowore said the bail conditions imposed were “ludicrous and clearly designed to frustrate his freedom.”
According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, the FCID is demanding two sureties under one of the most stringent conditions possible. The sureties must be either:
Federal Government employees not below Grade Level 17, or
Business moguls with landed properties in Abuja worth no less than ₦500 million and covered by a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
For government employees, official letters of introduction, valid ID cards, and supporting documentation must be submitted. For businessmen, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificates, original land documents, and two recent passport photographs are mandatory.
“It’s practically impossible for an average citizen to meet such conditions. It feels more like punishment than justice,” a source close to the case lamented.
Behind the legal and political smokescreen lies a personal story — one that began with love and ended in acrimony. According to David’s lawyer, Barrister Ezike Chibuzor, the root of the matter was a romantic relationship gone wrong. He said David only discovered Genevieve had been previously married and had two children after they had become deeply involved.
“When he found out the truth, he decided to walk away,” Chibuzor said. “But things spiraled out of control when Genevieve found out he had proposed to another woman. She stormed his home, caused property damage, and the relationship broke down completely — along with their joint NGO project.”
David had reportedly demanded ₦25 million in compensation for damages allegedly caused by Genevieve during the outburst. He then posted a flyer online, featuring her image, and tagged her “wanted” for property destruction — a move that infuriated Genevieve and triggered her police complaint.
David’s family has accused Genevieve’s father, retired DIG Hilary Opara, of using his connections within the police force to exact revenge on behalf of his daughter. “We believe he is using his influence to keep David behind bars,” a family source claimed, pointing to Opara’s extensive policing background and his final posting as an Assistant Inspector General (AIG).
There are also revelations that David allegedly contacted Genevieve’s estranged husband, sending him pictures of himself with her and her children — and has expressed willingness to testify in their ongoing custody battle.
Genevieve, meanwhile, maintains her accusations are not driven by bitterness but by the alleged criminal conduct of her ex-boyfriend. When contacted by SaharaReporters, she said:
“The police don’t just arrest people without reason. David is being detained for cyberbullying, blackmail, and threats to life. This matter is already in court, and my lawyer is handling it.”
Her lawyer confirmed the legal proceedings but refused to offer further details, citing the doctrine of sub judice — which prohibits public commentary on matters pending before the court.
As the case continues to unravel in court, it raises important questions about the intersection of personal relationships, police power, and the ability of ordinary Nigerians to obtain justice. What began as a private relationship has now snowballed into a high-stakes legal battle that may test the integrity of Nigeria’s justice system.
With public interest surging, all eyes are now on the courts to determine whether this is a case of criminal wrongdoing — or an abuse of influence cloaked in the guise of law enforcement.
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