In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed disturbing details in the ongoing trial of Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. Forensic and intelligence analyst Bwaigu Fungo, testifying as the fourth witness, disclosed that Ndifon had forwarded explicit videos sent by a witness, identified as TKJ, to another number ending with 617.
The witness further informed the court that a total of 16 nude videos were extracted from Ndifon’s phone during the investigation, with only three attributed to TKJ. The latter, a diploma of law graduate, testified earlier, alleging that Ndifon had demanded sexual favors, including oral sex and her virginity, in exchange for admission into the full LLB program. TKJ also accused the suspended dean of coercing her into performing oral sex in front of her hostel within his car.
Ndifon is currently facing charges of alleged sexual harassment and gratification against TKJ and others. Notably, his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, is also implicated in the matter, accused of advising TKJ to disregard the ICPC’s invitation.
During cross-examination by the defendant’s counsel, Joe Agi (SAN), Fungo clarified that the forensic analysis indicated the non-voluntary nature of TKJ’s actions in sending the explicit videos. Agi requested a re-examination of the videos in court to ascertain TKJ’s movements, to which Fungo confirmed the presence of movement.
As the proceedings unfolded, Agi sought an adjournment to continue his cross-examination, concurrently urging the Nigerian Correctional Service to provide adequate medical treatment for Ndifon, the second defendant. The trial judge, Justice James Omotoso, granted the oral application and adjourned the hearing until February 14, emphasizing the need for due process in the ongoing legal proceedings.
