Prankster Zfancy released from police custody after one week
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the release of a skit maker and prankster, Zion Ubani, better known as Zfancy.
According to a police statement on Wednesday, July 10, he was granted bail and released to the care of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).
Zfancy was initially arrested on July 3 at an apartment in Wuye, Abuja over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rituals and rape which were later claimed to be scripted and part of his attempt to regain the spotlight.
However, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in an update said the skit maker was released on bail.
According to him, the delegation was led to the Force Headquarters by Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.
“The videos were later found to be scripted.
“He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest.
“While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder,” Adejobi said.
Zfancy received a formal warning from the authorities, cautioning him against creating any future pranks that could potentially disturb public peace or cause unrest.
“Earlier today, 10th of July, 2024, at the Force Headquarters, Mr. Zion Ubani, aka Zfancy, was released on bail to the Excos of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).
The delegation was led by Mr. Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.
Recall that Mr. Ubani was arrested by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape. The videos were later found to be scripted.
He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest. While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder,” the police statement read.
By Ezinne Okorie.