Inspector General of Police Orders Crackdown on Fake News and Cyberbullying to Safeguard National Security

In a decisive move to safeguard national security and stability, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to intensify efforts in clamping down on individuals and groups disseminating fake news and engaging in cyberbullying. The IGP’s directive came through a statement from Force headquarters titled, “NPF Speaks Tough Against Fake News, Cyber Bullying; As Police Condemns Circulation of Old Content to Discredit System.” In the statement, the police strongly condemned the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying,…

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