The Nigerian Navy has responded to the allegations passed by the family and management of comedian Cute Abiola.
Recall that a cry for help had been made on Cute Abiola’s Instagram page today, stating that the comedian is missing and has been ever since he went to work on Monday.
The family claimed a source disclosed that Cute Abiola hasn’t been fed since his arrest, which is detrimental to his health.
A statement by the Director of Information, Navy Headquarters, Cdre Suleman Dahun, disclosed that Cute Abiola was taken into custody for violating and breaching Armed Forces of Nigeria social media policy.
The statement explained that personnels are not to post their pictures or that of their colleagues while they are still in uniforms on social media, a policy which Cute Abiola violated.
An excerpt of the statement says: “Cute Abiola is not missing !!! He is in custody for breaching Armed Forces Social Media Policy…”
Pointing out some of the laid down guidelines, the navy spokesperson said, “Personnel should not post their pictures or those of their colleagues in military uniforms, or pictures containing military structures, platforms and other military related items.
“Personnel will be held liable for any security issues arising from postings in respect of them by civilian friends or relations.
“They are, therefore, to educate their friends and relations as necessary regarding military security and what should not be posted on social media.”
