The Nigerian Navy (NN) has said Instagram Comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin
(Cute Abiola), is in its custody for violating Armed Forces of Nigeria social media policy.
Cute Abiola was declared missing by his fellow comedian, Mr Macaroni quoting the wife.
A Naval Officer, Cute Abiola joined the Nigerian Navy on March 7, 2018.
The Director of Information, Navy Headquarters, Cdre Suleman Dahun, reacting to the report, said the comedian was taken into custody for breaching Armed Forces social media policy.
“Cute Abiola is not missing !!! He is in custody for breaching Armed Forces Social Media Policy,” the Navy spokesperson said.
The Armed Forces Act 2017 provides guidelines on social media use to curb undignified use of social media by members of the Armed Forces, especially acts that could render them susceptible to enemies’ trap or jeopardise ongoing military operations.
“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,” said one of the slew of cautions in the guidelines.
Military personnel were also required to warn their family members against controversial conducts on social media.
“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,” the guidelines said.
Cute Abiola started his career as a comedian at a very young age. While he was in secondary school, he performed on school stage.
In 2015, he started making comedy skits and uploading on his Instagram and social media pages.
He came to the limelight after he made a video supporting reality TV show star Bisola in the 2015, Big Brother reality TV show.
Cute Abiola is popular for playing the role of Lawyer Kunle in his comedy skits. He has worked alongside popular Nigerian comedians like Officer Woos, Ade Herself, Nasty Blaq, Sydney Talker, Taaooma and host of others.
