The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has condemned the act of directing curses at individuals online, emphasizing that such behavior constitutes cyberbullying and is a punishable offense.
In a post on X.com on Friday, Adejobi stated that targeting someone with harsh and abusive language online goes beyond the boundaries of freedom of expression or constructive criticism. He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not an expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is distinct from defamation, is a criminal offense and punishable. Be guided.”
The post sparked debate among users. Felix Abayomi, tweeting as #felabayomi, questioned, “When does raining curses become a crime? I look forward to the day someone will challenge these laws.”
Another user, tweeting anonymously as #kingkhone4real, remarked, “If that were the case, then all Nigerians should have been in prison by now.”
In contrast, #omoopee_ supported Adejobi’s statement, stating, “You are absolutely right, sir; raining curses and engaging in cyberbullying is not freedom of expression but an act of harm.”
