The prankster was said to have alleged that the videos were part of his attempt to regain the social media spotlight after a break.
The police have arrested a Nigerian prankster in Abuja over threatening video pranks accusing the content creator of rape and other heinous crimes.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday in Abuja, said that the prankster was arrested at an apartment in Wuye area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to him, the arrest followed the circulation of accusatory videos on social media, in which the suspect was alleged to have committed heinous crimes, including rape.
The police spokesman said the videos had caused significant apprehension among social media users.
He said the suspect had claimed that the videos were scripted and that it was part of his attempt to regain the spotlight after a break.
”Regardless, such actions have serious implications and cannot be taken lightly,” the force PRO said.
Adejobi said the police were committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals were held accountable for actions that incite fear or disturb public peace.
He, therefore, warned pranksters and content creators to be law-abiding and be conscious of pranks that could pose threats to the public and jeopardise the general security of the nation.
The police spokesman further urged the public to remain calm as the Nigeria Police Force proceeds with the necessary legal actions in the case.
(NAN)
