By Rikki Nwajiofor
In a significant development highlighting the growing crackdown on online misinformation and character defamation in Nigeria, Michael Itok, a well-known serial propagandist, has been arrested by authorities. Itok, infamous for originating, peddling, and disseminating false information via his Facebook page, is currently in custody at the Force Headquarters. He is expected to be arraigned soon on multiple charges related to his recent Facebook posts.
Itok’s latest controversy stems from his vocal defense of Victor Thompson, who was recently arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Uyo Zonal Directorate on charges of allegedly defrauding American investors of over $525,000 in a fake mineral and seaport investment scheme. According to the EFCC reports, published on the EFCC official Facebook page on 2nd February 2026, Victor Thompson was arraigned on eight-count charges.
Rather than allowing the EFCC to conduct its investigation unimpeded, Michael Itok took to his Facebook page to spread what can best be described as deliberate misinformation. He falsely claimed that Victor Thompson’s arrest was a “witch hunt” stemming from Victor’s alleged refusal to marry the daughter of an American investor – Mrs. Tammy Jensen. This narrative, entirely fabricated, aimed to mislead the public and undermine the ongoing probe into serious financial crimes.
Investigations reveal that the actual allegations against Victor Thompson center on fraud against American investors led by Mrs. Jensen, who is a respected humble philanthropist, a dedicated Christian, a motivational speaker, and a self-discovery coach who founded WIRA (Who I Really Am) International – an organization focused on human empowerment and spiritual growth. Mrs. Tammy Jensen is happily married to Mr. Peter Jensen – a highly disciplined husband, an outstanding US Airforce Lt. Col (rtd), and a devout Christian with a heart of gold. The Jensens, renowned as a role model for families, are set to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on February 16, 2026, a milestone that stands in stark contrast to Itok’s defamatory tales.
