Court Adjourns ₦2 Billion Assault Suit Against Odumodublvck to April 2026
Proceedings in the ₦2 billion alleged assault and battery lawsuit involving Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck have been adjourned to April 8, 2026, by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The adjournment comes after the court was unable to sit due to ongoing renovation work at the Life Camp division of the court facility.
The case, which has attracted public attention due to the profile of the defendant and the substantial financial claim, will now be heard on the new date agreed upon by legal representatives of both parties. The claimant’s counsel, Uchenna Ojembe, and defence counsel, Taiwo Akinsulie, were present at the scheduled court session and jointly agreed to the adjournment in light of the circumstances affecting the courtroom’s availability.
The lawsuit was filed by Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as Kraziecent, who is seeking ₦2 billion in damages over an alleged assault that reportedly occurred during a public event in December 2024. According to court filings, the claimant alleges that he was peacefully taking photographs and recording videos at the event when the rapper allegedly attacked him without provocation.
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Kraziecent further claims that the incident resulted in emotional distress and physical discomfort, as well as damage to his personal property, specifically an iPhone 15 Pro Max. He contends that the alleged actions of the defendant caused both psychological and material harm, prompting him to seek redress through the civil court.
In his suit, the claimant is asking the court to grant several reliefs. These include the payment of medical expenses allegedly incurred following the incident, as well as ₦2 billion in general damages for assault and emotional distress. He is also requesting that the court compel the defendant to issue a public apology across all his social media platforms and publish similar apologies in at least two national newspapers.
Legal observers note that civil assault cases involving public figures often draw significant attention, particularly when the damages sought are substantial. The outcome of the case may depend heavily on the evidence presented by both parties, including witness testimonies, medical reports, and any available video or photographic documentation from the alleged incident.
The adjournment, however, is procedural rather than substantive. Court officials indicated that the delay was due solely to renovation work at the Life Camp court division, which made it impossible for the session to hold as scheduled. Such administrative delays are not uncommon in Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly when infrastructure upgrades or maintenance work affect court operations.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, which has jurisdiction over civil matters within Abuja, is expected to commence formal hearing of the case once the renovation work is completed and the courtroom becomes available. The new date of April 8, 2026, has been fixed for the commencement of proceedings, during which both the claimant and defendant are expected to present their respective cases.
Legal analysts suggest that the case could either proceed through a full trial or potentially be resolved through an out-of-court settlement, depending on the positions adopted by both parties as proceedings unfold. Civil suits of this nature sometimes end in negotiated agreements, particularly when reputational concerns and legal costs are taken into consideration.
As the case moves toward its next hearing date, public interest is expected to remain high, given the involvement of a prominent entertainment figure and the scale of damages being sought. The court’s eventual decision will likely hinge on the strength of evidence and legal arguments presented by both sides.