Privacy Invasion: Mega Chicken Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Spy Cameras in Toilets

A Lagos-based Lawyer and Public Commentator, Mr Adebayo Sanni, has filed a lawsuit against fast-food giant Mega Chicken, alleging the unlawful installation of surveillance cameras in the restrooms of its Agidingbi branch.

The suit, filed at the High Court of Lagos State (Suit No: ID/20068MFHR/2025), claims the cameras were installed without notice or consent, an act Mr Sanni argues violates his right to privacy under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution and the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023.

Represented by Olumide Babalola LP, Mr Sanni states in his affidavit that he discovered the surveillance devices during a visit, and found no signs informing customers of their presence. He described the act as a serious invasion of personal dignity, and a breach of trust.

The lawsuit seeks declaratory, injunctive, and compensatory reliefs. Mr Sanni emphasises that restrooms are inherently private spaces and that any form of monitoring, especially without clear notice, is both unconstitutional and unlawful.

The suit also cites the Nigerian Data Protection Act, which mandates that data controllers process personal information in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner, especially in sensitive environments like restrooms.

Legal experts believe the outcome could set a precedent, for how surveillance technologies are deployed in Nigeria’s hospitality and retail spaces.

As of the time of filing this report, the case had not yet been assigned to a Judge.

Court Denies Fresh Bail for Ajudua Amid Supreme Court Motion

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday, rejected a new bail application filed by Fred Ajudua, who is on trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian businessman of $1,043,000. The ruling was delivered despite Ajudua’s legal team citing serious health concerns and briefing the court about ongoing Supreme Court proceedings. 

Ajudua’s lead Counsel, Mr Olalekan Ojo, SAN, said the defence had submitted a 12 paragraph affidavit and a supporting address requesting bail, based on the Defendant’s chronic liver disease and critical medical condition. He stressed that medical staff from LUTH accompanied Ajudua to court, because the hospital’s own policy typically prevents releasing patients for court attendance.

The prosecution, led by Mr Seidu Atteh, opposed the application strongly, arguing that copies of relevant medical correspondence from LUTH or correctional authorities had not been served on his team in advance. He maintained that the day’s proceedings, including witness testimonies, should continue uninterrupted. 

Justice Dada stated that the court was bound by a pending motion for review lodged at the Supreme Court, touching on key aspects of the case. Consequently, she said she was constrained from adjudicating the bail application, until the Apex Court provided direction. 

During the trial, EFCC witness PW3, Afanda Bashir Emmanuel, testified that the case was referred to the Commission by the Nigeria Police in 2005. He explained how documents including alleged forged letters and payment receipts from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NNPC formed part of the investigation, with forensic analysis conducted in Abuja in 2013. 

Counsel, Ojo, SAN,  objected to several documents tendered by the prosecution, arguing that some were uncertified photocopies, and that PW3 lacked the authority or authorship to introduce the forensic report and related CBN documents. Justice Dada admitted two letters (EFCC to NNPC and NNPC’s response) as exhibits, but rejected the forensic and CBN documents as inadmissible. 

The court adjourned the matter for further proceedings and witness testimonies to October 10, October 31, and November 20, 2025. Meanwhile, the fresh bail application was formally refused, until the Supreme Court rules on the pending motion. 

Fred Ajudua has been on trial since his arraignment before Justice Dada on June 4, 2018, in a matter dating back to 2005. After initial bail refusal, he was granted bail by the Court of Appeal in September 2018, but, the Supreme Court later revoked that order, reinstating his remand and directing that Justice Dada should resume proceedings.