Raining Curses Online Is a Criminal Offense, Says Nigeria Police PRO
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned against the act of directing curses at individuals online, stating that it amounts to cyberbullying and is a punishable offense under the law.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Adejobi clarified that such actions do not fall under freedom of expression or constructive criticism. He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not an expression of freedom or criticism. Cyberbullying, which is distinct from defamation, is a criminal offense and punishable. Be guided.”
Adejobi’s statement sparked mixed reactions online. Felix Abayomi, tweeting as #felabayomi, questioned the legality of the claim, saying, “When does raining curses become a crime? I look forward to the day someone will challenge these laws.” Similarly, another user, #kingkhone4real, joked, “If that were the case, then all Nigerians should have been in prison by now.”
On the other hand, some users supported Adejobi’s position. A user with the handle #omoopee_ commented, “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.”
The conversation highlights the ongoing debate about the boundaries of online expression and the implications of cyberbullying in the digital age.
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