Police warn against careless, sarcastic comments on social media

The Nigerian police force has warned Nigerians against commenting “carelessly and sarcastically on social media.”

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued the warning in a statement on his X page on Monday.

Adejobi warned Nigerians not to say what they cannot defend in court or when summoned by the police.

He added that Nigerians should tread with caution on social media so they do not violate the Cybercrime Prohibition Act, of 2015.

His statement reads, “Many talk carelessly and sarcastically on social media. Don’t say what you can’t defend.

“It could be criminal. Remember, we have the Cybercrime Prohibition Act, of 2015. Be warned.”

He added “We are out for them. We will get them one by one, and we won’t care whose ox is gored.

“Cyberstalking, cyberbullying, fake news, or misinformation are all offenses punishable under the law in Nigeria.”