Police to investigate Cute Abiola over ‘offensive’ video skit
‘See who dey talk about Integrity’, reactions as Police to investigate Cute Abiola over skit videos
Some Nigerians have taken to social media to berate the Nigerian police force over their plan to investigate popular skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, better known as Cute Abiola, for what the force tagged as an ‘offensive’ portrayal of their image.
In a statement released today by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force described its portrayal by the comedian as offensive, highly disrespectful, and derogatory, adding that he will be investigated.
The plan to investigate the skit maker, however, did not sit well with some netizens who believe that the Force lacks the moral justification to condemn the comedian’s portrayal of them.
Below is the statement released by the police:
RE: POLICE UNIFORM: COMEDIAN ABDULGAFAR ABIOLA, AKA “CUTE ABIOLA’S” CONTEMPTUOUS ACT IS CRIMINAL, PUNISHABLE
In as much as the law grants Nigerians the right to enjoy their fundamental human rights, the same law prohibits an individual, under whatever guise, from rubbishing the police institution or grossly violating its provisions with regards to the use of uniforms.
We, therefore, vehemently condemn the contemptuous act displayed by comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola,” in two recent skits posted on his social media handles on 20th and 24th July, 2023. The skits in question show a highly disrespectful and derogatory portrayal of the police uniform, an action that is in direct violation of Section 251 of the Criminal Code and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law. Such acts are not only offensive but also undermine the integrity and dignity of the men and women who wear the uniform in service to the nation.
Abdulgafar Abiola will be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts as the NPF had already warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating its uniform or accoutrements. The Force is committed to upholding the sanctity of the uniform and will pursue due legal process to ensure accountability for any individual or entity that seeks to bring disrepute to the uniform or the institution it represents. We call on all members of the public, including media personalities, to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly and avoid engaging in actions that could erode public trust in our revered law enforcement institutions.
OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
27th July, 2023
NIGERIANS REACT
Reacting to the development on Twitter, a user, @therealseylom wrote, “See who dey talk about Integrity.”
Another user, @Irunnia tweeted, “This is exactly what the police do. This same thing just happened to me yesterday. What are you angry about?”
“This must be a joke, right? The skit depicts what the Nigeria Police is known for (bribery, extortion, and intimidation). There is nothing new in what Cute Abiola showed here. Just a few days ago, we saw how a DPO was threatening to send @Omojuwa to jail for standing against him.” @MMBaloo tweeted.
COMMENT: Radarada, babanla nonsense…!
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