Skit Maker, Cute Abiola In Tr0uble Again As Police Goes After Him | READ WHY

The Nigeria Police Force has accused skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as Cute Abiola of violating the force’s provisions with regards to the use of uniforma and undermining the integrity of the Police Force in his recent skits.

This was contained in a press release issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer on Thursday.

According to the release, Cute Abiola in two of his recent skits disrespected the police uniform and therefore, would “be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts as the NPF had already warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating its uniform or accoutrements.”

Abiola in one of his recent skits acted as a police officer on stop and search duty. He flagged down a youngman, begging him for some money. When the driver failed to oblige, he angrily asked for his vehicle papers which turned out to be complete. The police officer angrily asked the driver to move, while tagging him a ‘yahoo boy’.

The statement read;

RE: POLICE UNIFORM: COMEDIAN ABDULGAFAR ABIOLA, AKA “CUTE ABIOLA’S” CONTEMPTUOUS ACT IS CRIMINAL, PUNISHABLE

In as much as the law grants Nigerians the right to enjoy their fundamental human rights, the same law prohibits an individual, under whatever guise, from rubbishing the police institution or grossly violating its provisions with regards to the use of uniforms.

We, therefore, vehemently condemn the contemptuous act displayed by comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola,” in two recent skits posted on his social media handles on 20th and 24th July, 2023. The skits in question show a highly disrespectful and derogatory portrayal of the police uniform, an action that is in direct violation of Section 251 of the Criminal Code and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law. Such acts are not only offensive but also undermine the integrity and dignity of the men and women who wear the uniform in service to the nation.

Abdulgafar Abiola will be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts as the NPF had already warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating its uniform or accoutrements. The Force is committed to upholding the sanctity of the uniform and will pursue due legal process to ensure accountability for any individual or entity that seeks to bring disrepute to the uniform or the institution it represents. We call on all members of the public, including media personalities, to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly and avoid engaging in actions that could erode public trust in our revered law enforcement institutions.