The Nigerian Navy has vowed to punish comedian Cute Abiola for deliberately flouting their social media rules of engagement.
Their spokesman, Commodore Suleiman Dahun who spoke with newsmen men of the PUNCH said the comedian and Naval Personnel whose real name is Abdulgafar Ahmad Oliuwatoyin, is still being detained for deliberately breaking their rules on social media.
“There is an armed forces social media policy that was promulgated by the defense headquarters, and its principal regulation is that military personnel should not post photos or videos of themselves in uniform while engaging in personal or official activities,” Dahun said.
“Military personnel are also not allowed to make comments or share official military decisions, activities or operations on social media. They are also not allowed to forward materials on social media. Copies of the policy are available with the Director of Defense Information. It is not a restricted document, so it can be made available to anyone who needs it.”
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He also said Cute Abiola was called in for questioning over his acts while he was on leave. However, the comedian disobeyed and ignored their calls.
“When we got the clip wherein he violated the policy, we asked him to come back to explain himself but he did not return. His commanding officer called him to explain himself concerning the video clip but he ignored his commander and didn’t return until his leave was over.
“When he returned, he was put in custody. If he had come back when he was called upon to explain himself, we would not be discussing this. We are not in an animal farm. We are human beings too but laws have to be obeyed,” he said.
Dahun further said the comedian would be tried first and if found guilty, would be punished.
“He would get his due punishment, a light one, not something hard. We recognise that he is an entertainer and he could even be given an opportunity to showcase his talent during (social) events of the Nigerian Navy or the Armed Forces. There are two major reasons we are uncomfortable with our personnel exhibiting themselves on social media. And one of them is for their personal safety and security”, he said.
Recall that the Nigerian Navy issued a statement to say Cute Abiola, real name Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin is not missing but in their custody.
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