The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has strongly condemned the act of directing curses at individuals online, labeling it as cyberbullying and emphasizing that it is a criminal offense.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Adejobi clarified that such behavior goes beyond the boundaries of freedom of expression or constructive criticism.
He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not an expression of freedom or criticism. And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided.”
The post sparked mixed reactions among users. Felix Abayomi, tweeting as #felabayomi, questioned the claim, writing, “When does raining curses become a crime? I look forward to the day someone will challenge these laws.”
Similarly, another user, tweeting anonymously as #kingkhone4real, remarked, “If that were the case, then all Nigerians should have been in prison by now.”
In contrast, #omoopee_ expressed support for Adejobi’s position, stating, “You are absolutely right, sir; raining curses and engaging in cyberbullying is not freedom of expression but an act of harm. We must all learn to express ourselves responsibly.”
Adejobi’s comments highlight the growing need for responsible online interactions as cyberbullying continues to pose legal and social challenges.
