The Adamawa State Police Command has raised concerns over the increasing cases of cyberbullying, blackmail and the unauthorised circulation of nude images and private videos on social media, warning that perpetrators risk arrest and prosecution.
Key Highlights
- Adamawa Police warn of rising cyberbullying, sextortion and sharing of private images without consent.
- Sharing explicit content without permission violates the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended.
- CP Kabir Hassan orders DPOs, area commanders and tactical teams to arrest and prosecute offenders.
- Victims are urged to report promptly to the nearest police station or the Command’s emergency lines.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of digital platforms to harass, intimidate and blackmail individuals through the distribution of their private photographs and explicit videos without their consent.
The command stressed that posting, forwarding or distributing nude photographs, sex videos and other private images of individuals without their permission constitutes a criminal offence punishable under the law.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the command has observed with concern the growing cases of online harassment, blackmail and the circulation of private images across social media platforms.
He explained that the unauthorised sharing of explicit content violates the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended, and other applicable laws.
The police warning highlights the legal consequences of using digital platforms to threaten, embarrass or extort victims through the exposure of their private lives.
Under such circumstances, victims may face not only the violation of their privacy but also the threat of continued harassment when perpetrators use intimate images or videos to demand money, favours or compliance with their demands.
CP Orders Arrest Of Offenders
In response to the situation, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Kabir Hassan, has directed divisional police officers, area commanders and tactical teams to arrest and prosecute individuals found engaging in cyberbullying, sextortion and the unauthorised distribution of explicit content.
According to the command, the directive is aimed at strengthening efforts to protect residents from online harassment, blackmail and other forms of digital abuse.
The police also called on parents and guardians to pay closer attention to their children’s online activities, urging them to educate young people on responsible internet use and the potential consequences of online misconduct.
The command emphasised that preventing cyber-related offences requires cooperation among parents, schools, communities and security agencies, particularly as social media continues to provide opportunities for communication that can also be exploited for harmful purposes.
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Victims Urged To Report
For victims, the police advised that incidents of cyberbullying, sextortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images should be reported promptly to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.
The advice is particularly important for individuals facing threats from people who possess their private images or videos, as reporting such incidents can enable law enforcement authorities to investigate and take appropriate action.
The command assured residents that it would not tolerate online harassment or invasions of privacy, urging the public to cooperate with security agencies in tackling the problem.
As digital communication becomes increasingly central to everyday life, the police warning serves as a reminder that the use of social media does not place individuals above the law and that consent remains a critical consideration in the handling of another person’s private images.
The command reiterated its commitment to addressing cyber-related offences and protecting residents from abuse, while encouraging victims to seek police assistance rather than suffer harassment and blackmail in silence.
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