Prankster ZFancy regains freedom over fake accusation videos

The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, confirmed the release of a popular prankster, Zion Ubani, aka ZFancy, who was arrested over fake accusation videos alleging he committed heinous crimes, including rape, among others, which caused apprehension online.

The police, while confirming the development in a post on X.com, said ZFancy was released on bail to the excos of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria.

They explained that the videos that got ZFancy arrested were later found to be scripted, adding that content creators should responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder.

The post read, “Earlier today, July 10, 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.

“The delegation was led by Mr. Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.

“Recall that 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.”

PUNCH Metro had reported that the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi while confirming ZFancy’s arrest, said he released fake accusation videos to regain the spotlight after taking a break.

Noting that the NPF remained committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring that individuals were held accountable for actions that incited fear or disturbed public peace, Adejobi warned pranksters and content creators to be law-abiding and be conscious of pranks and content that could pose threats to the public and jeopardise the general security of our country.