Cute Abiola’s Skit Sparks Outrage Over Desecrating Police Uniform: NPF Vows to Prosecute

Ilesanmi AdekanbiJuly 27, 2023

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Comedian Cute Abiola Faces Police Wrath for Mocking Uniform in Skits

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed its displeasure over the use of police uniform by comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as Cute Abiola, in his skits. The NPF said that the skitmaker would be punished for disrespecting and desecrating the uniform and the institution it represents.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF said that Cute Abiola’s skits were offensive and derogatory to the police uniform, which is a symbol of authority and national pride.

The statement said that the skits violated Section 251 of the Criminal Code and Section 133 of the Penal Code Law, which prohibit anyone from wearing or using any uniform or accoutrement of any public service without authority.

The statement also said that Cute Abiola would be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts, as the NPF had already warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating their uniform or accoutrements. The statement added that the NPF was committed to upholding the sanctity of the uniform and would 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.

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The statement urged 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 the law enforcement institutions.

“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 their 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.”

Cute Abiola is a popular comedian and social media influencer who is known for his hilarious skits featuring various characters, including a naval officer, a lawyer, a doctor, and a policeman.

He often wears different uniforms in his skits to portray these characters. However, his recent skits involving the police uniform have sparked outrage and criticism from the NPF and some Nigerians who felt he was making fun of the police.