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Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden has publicly dismissed allegations circulating on social media that the First Lady and the Inspector General of Police were responsible for the alleged assault of Miss Edwina Hawa Jamiru.
In a detailed statement issued on Friday, 20 February 2026, Blyden clarified that a photograph currently being reshared online — purportedly showing Jamiru with a black eye following recent police detention — is not recent. According to her, the image was first posted on Facebook on 27 September 2025 and later reshared on 3 December 2025 by a female advocacy group known as Female in Africa.
Blyden explained that the photo predates Jamiru’s 6 December 2025 video in which she allegedly made threats of violence, including declaring there would be “war in the land.” Following that video, Jamiru was reportedly picked up by the police for questioning and later released with a caution to refrain from issuing threats via cyberspace.
She further noted that Jamiru was again questioned by police this February over another video but was subsequently released. Blyden described claims that the old photograph depicts injuries sustained during police detention on the orders of the First Lady as “lies” and “cooked up” allegations.
Addressing her personal involvement, Blyden revealed that she had known and mentored Jamiru for three years, dating back to her school days in Kenema. However, she said their relationship ended on 18 November 2025 after Jamiru allegedly refused to delete TikTok posts in which she used abusive language against the wife and children of Justice Momojah Stevens.
Blyden expressed sympathy for Mrs. Agatha Stevens, stating that no married woman deserves such public attacks. She maintained that she withdrew her mentorship after Jamiru declined her advice to remove the posts and instead requested “space” to continue her actions.
Defending the First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, Blyden said she does not believe the First Lady reported Jamiru to the authorities or ordered any assault. She described the First Lady as prayerful and committed to advocacy for girls.
She also vouched for the integrity of the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, stating that under his leadership, the police force has taken commendable steps to address domestic violence and protect women’s rights. Blyden emphasized that Sellu would not sanction any unlawful assault.
Concluding her statement, Blyden cautioned political actors against using Jamiru as a tool to attack the First Lady or the Police leadership, warning that misinformation and character attacks for political gain would ultimately backfire.
She urged the public to verify facts before sharing content online and reiterated her call to stop politicizing Jamiru’s situation.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GHUGChXbP/
