Key Points
- A petition from a woman led to Stanley Ontop’s arrest. Police confirm he was taken into custody on December 9.
- He is held at the State Criminal Investigation Department now. Police say they are reviewing the petition and next steps.
- Unconfirmed reports name actress Queeneth Hilbeth as the complainant. Police have not released the petition text or any charge details.
Moviemaker Stanley Ontop (Stanley Ajemba) was arrested in Delta state on December 9.
He was taken into custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department. Police confirmed the detention after they received a petition from a woman.
The Delta command spokesperson SP Bright Edafe told reporters the arrest followed a petition. This action comes after several public posts and recent claims online. See a recent ValidUpdates piece where Stanley Ontop defends Regina Daniels for background on his online activity.
SP Bright Edafe said officers invited the man for questioning on arrival. He said the case is now under review by detectives at CID.
Police did not confirm whether formal charges have been filed.
Police response
The command spokesperson confirmed the detention to LIB reporters today. He stated the petition triggered the investigation and custody move. The police added they will follow legal process as they review evidence.
Officers will decide whether to file charges after their review. If charges are filed, the accused will appear before a court. The police asked the public to avoid speculation while they investigate.
Unconfirmed social reports claim actress Queeneth Hilbeth filed the petition. That claim has not been verified by police or the actress.
ValidUpdates has tracked earlier clashes involving both parties online.
Online feud and public reaction
Stanley and other public figures have sparred online in recent weeks. His posts about public figures drew wide attention and mixed reaction.
Some readers urged both sides to calm things down and seek talk.
Fans and critics exchanged heated comments soon after the arrest news broke. Many asked police to publish clear information about the petition and charges. Others warned about the risks when online disputes become formal complaints.
A ValidUpdates report on Regina Daniels also shows wider fallout from posts. See Regina Daniels rules out marrying another man for context on related public stories. That piece illustrates how celebrity disputes can draw sustained news attention.
Legal experts say petitions can start formal investigations by police. They add the accused retains rights to counsel and a fair hearing.
Lawyers note that police must show cause before holding a suspect long.
For now the Delta command holds Stanley as detectives probe the petition. No formal charge list or petition text is public at this time. More details may follow after police finish their review and update reporters.
