IGP orders police cybercrime unit to clamp down on persons spreading fake news

Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has asked Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to clamp down on persons spreading fake news to jeopardise national security.

Egbetokun directed that persons found spreading false information or engaging in cyberbullying should be prosecuted.

In a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said certain individuals have started sharing old contents on various social media platforms to “undermine public trust in the policing system”.

Adejobi said the force condemned “dissemination of fake news and the perpetuation of cyberbullying aimed at discrediting the diligent efforts of our officers”.

The force spokesperson said fake news and cyberbullying are against the provisions of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

He added that fake news and cyberbullying do not only “pose a threat to the force but also have the potential to incite fear and discord within the country”.

“In response to this alarming trend, the NPF is intensifying its efforts to combat fake news and cyberbullying through increased vigilance and monitoring of online platforms,” the statement reads.

“The IGP has ordered the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to clamp down on those individuals and groups of people who are bent on jeopardizing our national security and stability via the spread of fake news and misinformation.

“The IGP also ordered that all perpetrators found spreading false information or engaging in cyberbullying be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“The Police will work closely with relevant authorities to ensure swift and appropriate legal action against offenders.

“The NPF, therefore, calls upon all citizens to exercise caution and discernment when consuming and sharing information online.

“Together, we must stand united against the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying, recognizing that the safety and well-being of our country depend on our collective efforts to uphold truth and integrity.”





Recently, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, said social media has become a societal menace that should be regulated.

The comment by Gbajabiamila elicited harsh reactions as many Nigerians argued that the political class wants to regulate social media to stifle differing views

In October 2023, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said it had sent a bill for the regulation of social media to the national assembly.

The regulator is seeking to repeal and reenact the NBC act, CAP L11 laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004.

SOURCE: TheCable

Because what you say about police. They don't like it when you say 'bad-things' about them (that isn't true).

'Instead of war on poverty,they got a war on drugs so the police can bother me.' ~ Tupac

Again, another misplaced priority for a police force that understands nothing about freedom of expression. They are gently advancing their objective of silencing critics on social media, while they leave out politicians who are stealing the nation blind. How on earth did Nigeria ever deserve this justice system that has no regard for humanity!?

Cyber bullying is an art

While the police itself were bullying us with their riffles

Let me define APC for u using this simple maths

Pdp= bag of rice N9,000
APC= bag of rice N75,000

Police is your Friend
Bail is Free

These one na true abi na lie?

Police is my friend o

Chai..



The Police should also repair their image!

When it comes to terrorists. Nigerian police:

They should start from NL, cyberbullies are many here... . I personally met him in my church RCCG, Victoria island, after his Thanksgiving service. . He cool headed. ,

please can someone help me out on OBE (astral projection). I bearly wakeup every morning, I bearly float away on moderate speed...

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Because what you say about police. They don't like it when you say 'bad-things' about them (that isn't true).

They like, let it be truth...

It's about time. We do almost anything just to trend in the hope of getting money and fame, never minding the consequences of the nonsense we do.

The very reason why social media have become a cesspool of magnificent nonsense. The sheer stupidity of it all is mind boggling.

Oh! They cyber bullying the police too

Trust me na only person wey never enter police wahala fit doubt the extent of corruption of Nigerian police

The greater menance in d force are the guy's wearing jacket on jeans calling themselves RRS or SARS whatever. They behave like armed robbers.

IGP should not just sit down in Abuja he should set up a federal task force to regulate d activities of his men. Most of state police HQ are crime hubs.Many people are not supposed to be in d force. People with no good education, moral standard etc

Many innocent people are in the police net being giving altimatum to pay certain amount for their freedom.

Mr IGP, lies aren't being spread about the police; rather, criminal acts committed by the police are what are being reported.

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IGP orders police cybercrime unit to clamp down on persons spreading fake news



SOURCE: TheCable

IG did not order clam down on Bandits, no clam down on Boko Haram, no clam down on herdsmen, no clam down on kidnappers, its fake news and cyber bullying that they are forming rambo over.
Nigerian police loves going after soft targets but are too incompetent and simply scared of going after serious crimesband criminals.

Ok

Useless people

ecolime:
Say No to Cyberbullying.

The law has adequate provisions for cyber bullying. You are free to sue anyone who bullies or libel you, online or offline.

Habbaaaaa.!!

Mynd44:
'Instead of war on poverty,they got a war on drugs so the police can bother me.' ~ Tupac

🙄

Emman08:
When it comes to terrorists. Nigerian police:

Number 1 offender . Officer arrest this boy

You guys are useless..