Popular Nigerian ‘prankster’, Mr Ubani Zion Chibuike (AKA ZFancy), has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Converseer learned that ZFancy was arrested on Thursday morning by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre at an apartment in Wuye, Abuja.
According to a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO Abuja, the arrest follows the circulation of accusatory videos on social media, in which ZFancy was alleged to have committed heinous crimes, including rape.
The statement said these videos caused significant apprehension among social media users.
However, ZFancy came out and claimed the videos were scripted and part of his attempt to regain the spotlight after a break.
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“Regardless, such actions have serious implications and can not be taken lightly.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals are held accountable for actions that incite fear or disturb public peace.
“The Police, therefore, warn pranksters and content creators to be law-abiding and be conscious of pranks and content that could pose threats to the public and jeopardise the general security of our country.
“We urge the public to remain calm as we proceed with the necessary legal actions in this case,” the statement added.