The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that raining direct curses on individuals online is a criminal offence punishable under the law.
Such an act according to him, is cyber bullying which cannot pass for or be treated as the freedom of expression or criticism.
He posted on the X platform: “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.”
However, questioning reactions has followed the post by the Police PRO.
Tweeting as #felabayomi, Felix Abayomi 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.”
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