The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing explicit curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable by law.
Adejobi explained that this behavior qualifies as cyberbullying, extending beyond the boundaries of free expression or constructive criticism.
He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyber bullying, not expression of freedom or criticism.
“And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided.”
Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided. pic.twitter.com/LQlM0F4BbC
— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) December 20, 2024
Questioning Adejobi’s post on X, Felix Abayomi, tweeting as #felabayomi, wrote, “When does raining curses become a crime? I look forward to the day someone will challenge these laws.”
Another user, tweeting anonymously as #kingkhone4real, replied, “If that were the case, then all Nigerians should have been in prison by now.”
However, #omoopee_ supported Adejobi’s stance, saying, “You are absolutely right, sir; raining curses and engaging in cyberbullying is not freedom of expression but an act of harm.
“We must all learn to express ourselves responsibly.”