The Enugu State Police Command announced that it has arrested Ani Chidi, a resident of Anambra State, on charges of cyberbullying. The police clarified that the arrest was not connected to a video of a gun attack that was filmed at a National Democratic Congress (NDC) political meeting.
According to the police statement, the arrest followed a series of complaints lodged by members of the public who alleged that Chidi had engaged in online harassment. The authorities said the cyberbullying allegations were the sole basis for his detention.
The video in question, which captured a gun attack at an NDC political meeting in Enugu, was not the reason for Chidi’s arrest. Police officials emphasised that the filming of the incident was unrelated to the charges brought against him.
Enugu State Police Command has not released further details about the cyberbullying allegations or the specific content of the complaints. No additional charges related to the filming of the gun attack have been announced.
The incident highlights the growing concern over cyberbullying in Nigeria, as authorities continue to enforce laws that target online harassment and other digital offences.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>