LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Nigerian Police Force have called out Nigerian skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola,” over his recent skits which it deemed disrespectful portrayal of its uniform.
In a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the command stated that the skit is a gross violation of its provisions with regards the use of uniforms.
The statement read in part, “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.
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“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 20 and 24 July. 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 statement read in part.