Police PRO Slams Online Cursing as Cyberbullying, Warns of Legal Consequences

 

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has strongly condemned the act of directing curses at individuals online, stressing that such behavior constitutes cyberbullying and is a punishable offense.

In a post shared on X.com on Friday, Adejobi clarified that targeting someone with harsh, abusive language online goes far beyond mere freedom of expression or criticism.

He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is different from defamation, is a criminal offense and punishable. Be guided.”

While some users questioned Adejobi’s statement, one, Felix Abayomi (@#felabayomi), asked, “When does raining curses become a crime? I look forward to the day someone will challenge these laws.”

Another user, tweeting anonymously as #kingkhone4real, responded, “If that were the case, then all Nigerians should have been in prison by now.”

However, #omoopee_ supported Adejobi’s position, stating, “You are absolutely right, sir; raining curses and engaging in cyberbullying is not freedom of expression but an act of harm.”