Nigerian personality known for creating prank content, Zfancy, has been released from police custody after a week's detention. The police, in a statement released on Wednesday, July 10, confirmed that Zfancy was granted bail and handed over to the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).
Zfancy was initially apprehended on July 3 in an Abuja residence for producing prank videos that purportedly depicted him engaging in serious criminal activities, including rape. In a statement issued on July 4, the police acknowledged that his arrest was linked to one of his prank videos. However, it was later disclosed that the videos were premeditated and scripted, clarifying that the aim of the pranks was purely for entertainment purposes.
After his release, Zfancy was formally cautioned by the authorities against devising any future pranks that might potentially disrupt public tranquility or provoke 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.
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