A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, after days of uncertainty surrounding his detention.
The decision, which has attracted widespread attention, comes amid allegations of misconduct by security operatives handling his case.
Court grants bail with conditions
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the court approved bail on self-recognisance.
He added that the defendant is required to submit his international passport as part of the bail conditions.
“Bail has been granted… on self-recognizance. The court, however, ordered that he deposit his international passport,” Sowore said.
Earlier, Sowore had indicated he was present in court during the hearing, expressing cautious optimism about the outcome.
Allegations trail detention process
The case has been overshadowed by claims of misconduct involving officers of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly those attached to the National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja.
Some officers have been accused of abusing their authority and mishandling the detention process.
Reports also alleged that a video recorded during Blord’s detention was leaked to social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.
Claims of leaked and staged footage
Sources claimed the video was shared deliberately to humiliate the businessman, raising concerns about professionalism within the force.
“One of the officers… leaked a detention video… for the sole purpose of humiliating him,” a police source alleged.
There were also claims that parts of the footage may have been staged, with officers reportedly creating scenes inside the detention facility.
Another source described the incident as “cruelty, intimidation, and collusion.”
Transfer to Kuje prison
The situation reportedly shifted after the court declined to remand Blord at the NCCC facility, instead ordering his transfer to Kuje Correctional Centre.
Sources said this move disrupted alleged plans tied to the earlier handling of his detention.
Eyewitness accounts also claimed that VeryDarkMan followed the prison van conveying Blord to Kuje while livestreaming the movement online.
Public scrutiny grows
The case continues to generate reactions, with growing calls for accountability and transparency in how high-profile detainees are treated.
“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