Angela Okorie Remanded After Mercy Johnson Reportedly Gets Her Arrested Over Alleged Cybercrime
- Angela Okorie has been remanded in prison after reportedly being arrested over her feud with her colleague, Mercy Johnson
- The actress is expected to appear before a federal court on another scheduled date for a hearing regarding her potential bail
- Angela Okorie had reportedly made several accusations against Mercy Johnson on social media amid their heated public feud
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Prominent Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been remanded into the Suleja Correctional Facility after her arrest by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) over her alleged issues with her colleague, Mercy Johnson.
Source: Instagram
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, renowned Nigerian journalist Seun Olokuteyi reported on social media that Angela Okorie had been apprehended at her residence in Lagos and taken to Abuja for alleged cybercrimes against her colleague, Mercy Johnson.
The actress's arrest was reportedly carried out by the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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Seun Olokuteyi claimed that Angela was held overnight at Yaba, Panti, as there was no immediate flight available to Abuja at the time of her arrest.
The Nollywood actress was reportedly put on a 6 am flight to Abuja this morning and appeared in court for the proceedings connected to the cybercrime matter.
According to sources, the case between the two renowned actresses had spanned over two years, with Angela previously granted bail but allegedly failing to appear in court on multiple occasions.
A close associate who reportedly stood as surety for her during her previous bail was said to be unavailable despite several efforts to reach them.
Angela's alleged non-appearance in court, along with the absence of her associate, led to the court directing the police to produce her, after which officers tracked her down to Lagos and arrested her.
The Facebook post announcing the arrest of Angela Okorie is below:
Angela Okorie reportedly remanded after arrest
According to Seun Oloketuyi, Angela was remanded in Kuje Prison near Abuja pending further investigation after appearing before a court on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The case has reportedly been adjourned to another date, with the bail conditions set to be discussed during the next hearing.
Photos of a visibly emotional Angela in court surfaced on social media, stirring mixed reactions among fans.
The Instagram photos of Angela Okorie in court are below:
What happened between Angela Okorie, Mercy Johnson?
Angela's feud with Mercy Johnson began in 2025, after the former made some serious accusations against the latter on social media.
She used a derogatory word and claimed that she had lost a massive amount of weight because she lacked blood to consume rather than due to diet or fitness efforts.
Angela also accused her Nollywood colleague of using spiritual means to harm her life.
Source: Instagram
She also accused Mercy of blacklisting her within the movie industry, forcing her to pursue a music career in the process.
On July 18, 2025, Angela apologised to her colleague in an Instagram post, acknowledging that her comments were hurtful and motivated by emotional distress.
The Instagram post of Angela Okorie apologising to Mercy Johnson is below:
Reactions to Angela Okorie's arrest and remand
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Ebere_lights commented:
"At least after this everyone will avoid talking anyhow about Mercy."
La_diosa_katana said:
"Good. Next time, she won't jump bail and also take the legal system seriously."
Mr_think_about_it_2 wrote:
"Mercy should calm down because power is transient."
Mercy Johnson speaks amid rumoured marital issues
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Mercy Johnson spoke amid rumours about her marriage to Prince Okojie.
In a post, she threw shade at critics who accused her husband of impregnating a woman outside their marriage.
Mercy Johnson also shared a family photo with her husband and children as they celebrated their milestone together.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
