The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to arrest and prosecute skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola,” for allegedly disrespecting the police uniform in his comedy skit.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, the police said the comedian violated the provisions of the law “with regards to the use of uniforms”.
The statement reads 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.
“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.”
