Activist Scott Iguma Arrested After Accusing PWAN Founder of Orchestrating His Detention



Lagos, Nigeria — July 17, 2025


Activist and content creator Scott Iguma was remanded in custody on July 17, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following 10 counts brought forward by the police. The arrest came shortly after Iguma publicly accused Augustine Onwumere, founder and CEO of PWAN Group, of using his influence to engineer the detention.


In a viral Instagram statement shared via his legal team, Iguma alleged that Deputy Commissioner of Police at Panti, Yaba, acted on Onwumere's directive in carrying out the arrest . The activist had posted a series of allegations that PWAN had been selling mere receipts rather than actual land plots to customers.




PWAN Group swiftly responded, issuing a statement denying any involvement in Iguma’s arrest. The company emphasized that, as a private entity, it lacks the authority to detain individuals and described the allegations as "false, malicious, and deeply misleading".


The statement outlined that PWAN had extended several invitations for peaceful dialogue to Iguma, which he reportedly rejected. According to the firm, the arrest resulted from Iguma allegedly evading official police invitations and engaging in altercations with law enforcement, not from any directives from PWAN.




Musician and activist KokoPee (Okokowa Jerry), present outside the court, stated in an Instagram video that Iguma “has been remanded for fighting for people” and questioned the justification of prosecuting someone for speaking out.


The arrest has sparked public debate on social media. Some users condemn what they see as an attempt to silence dissent, while others urge a wait for judicial clarity. A post circulated by an Instagram user, “@nigeriapoliceforce,” demanded Iguma's release and called for the arrest of Onwumere for an alleged ₦500 million fraud.



Iguma remains in detention and is scheduled to appear before court again. The judiciary's independent determination will be key in resolving whether there was undue influence from PWAN’s founder or if legitimate police pro

cedure was followed.