By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has released Mr. Zion Ubani, aka Zfancy, a prankster that was arrested over making prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape. The videos were later found to be scripted.
The released was announced in a statement issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, where he said, “Mr. Zion Ubani, aka Zfancy, was released on bail to the Excos of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN). The delegation was led by Mr. Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.
“Recall that Mr. Ubani was arrested by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape. The videos were later found to be scripted. He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest. While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder.”