I have been taken to Port Harcourt prisons - Kemi Olunloyo speaks up

Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo was picked up at her Ibadan home in the early hours of Monday morning.

Barely 48 hours later, the investigative journalist took to her Instagram page to reveal that she has been taken to Port Harcourt prisons on the orders of Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry.

“According to her, she was arrested for a post which she published alleging the pastor is having an affair with actress Iyabo Ojo and gave her the Range Rover she is driving. Below is how she is crying out for help:

‘Dear Media, friends, fans. I was driven by the NPF to Port Harcourt on orders of the IG. Pastor David Ibiyeomie says I criminally defamed him because I posted a letter his church member sent to me alleging corruption and adultery. 

Both newsmakers refused to answer the allegations but Ibiyeomie called me several times to threaten me with lawsuits, death from above and misfortune. Church spokesman did the same with Danielle Ogbeche of Daily Post too.

I have been charged with a cybercrime along with a Rivers state journalist who simply syndicated my story. 500 blogs did. Cybercrime? in the Nigerian constitution and remanded in prison. Next week 23rd I appear in court again for a second bail attempt.

I will be in this Port Harcourt prison till then. THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD. #Journalism is not a crime. I love you all. Pls trend #FreeKOO #FreeMadamHNN. @ludovicca_iacinno pls tell the world. Tweet it to the Toronto Sun’s @Joe_warmington. Pls every one let Joe know. I’m in high spirits.

The NPF recommended NO bail. Police is never your friend in Nigeria. I will always be a proud international investigative journalist. I will not see my phone again for a week. Off to a Nigerian prison. Mass Comm students never give up. I don’t need my powerful connections.

I want the law to run its course. GOD BLESS #FREETHESHEEPLE #KEMIOLUNLOYO.’