Twitter User Jailed Two Years Over False Death Rumour About Adekunle Gold’s Daughter

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Mr. Samuel Adeboye Adeyeye, known online as Swanky_concept, has been sentenced to two years in prison for spreading a false death claim about Deja, the daughter of singers Adekunle Gold and Simi. He posted a condolence message on a social media platform, writing “Rip to Deja,” then faced charges of cyberbullying and defamation. After pleading guilty on May 14, the court handed down the sentence on May 15. Many social media users say the verdict will serve as a warning against spreading malicious rumours and bullying others online.

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