Skit maker, Zfancy, granted bail after arrest over disturbing pranks

The release of comedian and prankster Zion Ubani, better known by his stage name Zfancy, has been officially announced by the Nigeria Police Force.

This comes after he was detained on July 4 in Abuja by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre due to spoof films falsely accusing him of various crimes, including rape.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, provided an update on Wednesday, stating that Zfancy had been given bail and cautioned "to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest."

Zfancy was released, according to Adejobi, to the executives of the Nigerian Guild of Influencers, Skit Makers, and Practitioners of Content Creation.

His release was assisted by the delegation, which was led by Tokoni Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.

Adejobi pointed out that it was eventually discovered that the contentious videos were staged.

He stated, "The NPF encourages content creators to use social media responsibly and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder, while also encouraging positive creativity among the youthful populace."