Nigerian Navy Confirms Arrest Of Instagram Comedian, Cute Abiola

The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of a popular Instagram comedian, Cute Abiola.

Cute Abiola, real name Abdulgafar Ahmad, is naval personnel.

A statement on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, by Navy spokesman, Suleman Dahun, said contrary to speculations, he is not missing.

Dahun explained that Ahmad is in the custody of his unit for “breaching the Armed Forces Social Media Policy and refusal to obey particular orders”.

The Navy reminded its personnel to comply with the provisions of military rules in their usage of social media platforms.

Dahun said the policy is emplaced “to protect their safety and security as well as the information integrity of the activities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria”.

Dahun said, “Abdulgafar is not missing but he is in detention. About two weeks ago, we had evidence that he was exhibiting himself on social media, contrary to the Armed Forces Social Media Policy. He was on leave, so we called him back to come and explain why he was breaching the Armed Forces Social Media Policy. He refused to come back, which itself is an offence.

“We can call anyone on leave back. We need to know why he was exhibiting himself in a manner that is contrary to the provision of the Armed Forces Social Media Policy. He refused to come back. So, when he came back, we put him into custody. He is in detention he is not missing.”

His colleague in the comedy industry, Mr Macaroni, had raised the alarm that Cute Abiola might be missing. He said he went missing after reporting at his office in Navy Town, Lagos on Monday, November 15, 2021.