A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, after days of legal uncertainty surrounding his detention.
The ruling has attracted major public attention amid ongoing debates over the circumstances of his arrest and treatment in custody.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the court approved bail on self recognizance.
According to him, the court also directed that BLord must submit his international passport as part of the bail conditions.
The businessman had appeared before the court for a hearing following his detention in a case that has remained in the public spotlight.
The matter has also generated controversy due to allegations involving some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja.
Claims circulating online alleged misconduct in the handling of the detention process, including accusations that private custody footage was leaked and shared publicly.
Other reports alleged that some scenes involving the detainee may have been staged to embarrass him, though these claims have not been officially confirmed.
There were also accusations of possible internal collusion involving unnamed officers and outside individuals connected to the public dispute.
The court reportedly ordered that BLord be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre instead of being returned to the cybercrime facility, a move that changed the direction of the case.
The legal battle has continued to spark reactions online, with supporters and critics debating the wider implications for due process, digital rights, and the conduct of law enforcement agencies.
As of the time of this report, the Nigeria Police Force has not issued an official statement responding to the latest allegations.
“BLORD has now been granted bail. We must thank VeryDarkMan for seeking an amicable settlement and not pursuing the matter further. Yes, he was offended and is within his rights to take it up and approach the court, but both parties have now settled the matter.”
— Marshall… https://t.co/pvDSItq4zD pic.twitter.com/AAapgy9mk0
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 17, 2026
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