(DDM) – A Lagos magistrate court on Tuesday ordered the immediate remand of Kayode Samuel Jolaoso for secretly recording a defendant during proceedings.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the court sentenced Jolaoso to 10 days in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for contempt.
The incident occurred during the hearing involving UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo.
Court officials enforce strict rules that prohibit any form of recording inside courtrooms.
Witnesses said Jolaoso filmed Badejo for about 20 minutes during the session.
Observers noticed his actions and alerted others inside the courtroom.
The development drew the attention of the presiding magistrate.
The magistrate questioned Jolaoso about the alleged recording.
Jolaoso denied filming anyone when the court confronted him.
The magistrate then ordered the production of his mobile phone for inspection.
The court asked if any attendee could examine the device.
A member of Badejo’s family reportedly volunteered technical assistance.
The inspection revealed a 20-minute video in the phone’s recently deleted folder.
The discovery contradicted Jolaoso’s earlier denial before the court.
The magistrate ruled that his conduct constituted contempt of court.
The court immediately ordered his remand for 10 days.
The magistrate directed officials to return him to court after the term.
Sources said repeated calls entered the phone during the inspection.
Callers reportedly included a person described as a pastor seeking updates.
Earlier that day, the same court granted Badejo bail.
The court fixed her bail at ₦10 million with one surety.
Police detained Badejo following petitions from religious figures.
Those petitions reportedly came from Apostle Johnson Suleman and Pastor Daniel Olukoya.
Badejo arrived in court with a legal team led by Yinka Owoeye.
Her lawyers argued for bail under standard legal provisions.
The court granted bail after considering submissions from counsel.
Jolaoso had appeared around the case on previous days.
Some observers claimed they saw him near a police facility earlier.
A police officer allegedly identified him as an officer at that time.
That claim raised questions among people following the case.
Before the remand, Jolaoso defended his actions publicly.
He accused activist Omoyele Sowore of influencing media narratives.
He argued that multiple petitions existed against Badejo.
He claimed 13 individuals and groups filed complaints.
He insisted authorities must allow those complaints to proceed legally.
He rejected claims that persecution motivated the petitions.
Nigeria’s courts treat contempt seriously to protect judicial integrity.
Legal experts say recording in court can intimidate parties and witnesses.
They note that courts often punish such acts to deter violations.
Badejo’s case has drawn public attention online.
She built a following through commentary on religious and social issues.
Her critics accuse her of harmful publications.
Her supporters frame the matter as free-speech concerns.
The court has not determined the substance of those petitions.
The judge only ruled on bail and courtroom conduct.
The case highlights tensions between digital media and legal boundaries.
It also underscores how courtroom rules apply to everyone present.
Proceedings will continue as scheduled on the next hearing date.
Both supporters and critics now watch the case closely.
The magistrate emphasized respect for court procedures.
Authorities say they will enforce rules without favoritism.
The outcome may shape future conduct in high-profile hearings.
For now, the court has made its position clear on recordings.
The legal process for all parties remains ongoing.
