The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the release of popular skit maker and prankster, Zion Ubani, known as Zfancy. Arrested on July 4 by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja, Zfancy faced allegations over prank videos that falsely accused him of serious crimes, including rape.
In an update on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced that Zfancy was granted bail and received a warning to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest. Adejobi noted that Zfancy was released to the executives of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making, and Influencers Guild of Nigeria.
The delegation, led by Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Tokoni Igoin, played a key role in facilitating his release. Adejobi also highlighted that the controversial videos were ultimately found to be scripted.
“While encouraging positive creativity among the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder,” Adejobi stated.