Prankster Zfancy released from police custody after one week

• Prankster Zfancy has been released from police custody after a prank he made caused controversy.
• The prankster was arrested on Wednesday, and police confirmed the arrest on Thursday, July 4.
• In a fresh update by the police on Wednesday night, July 10, Zfancy was released earlier in the day with a stern warning.

Prankster Zion Ubani, popularly known as Zfancy, has been released by the police one week after his arrest.

A statement by the police on Wednesday night, July 10 stated that he was released on bail to the executives of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).

Zfancy was reportedly arrested around 11am on Wednesday, July 3, at an apartment in Wuye, Abuja over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape.

The police confirmed in a statement on Thursday, July 4 that the prankster had been arrested in connection with one of his pranks. The prank videos were later confirmed to be scripted.

According to the statement, Zfancy was let off with a stern warning against doing any prank that might cause public unrest.

The police statement read:

“Earlier today, 10th of July, 2024, at the Force Headquarters, Mr. Zion Ubani, aka Zfancy, was released on bail to the Excos of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).

The delegation was led by Mr. Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation.

Recall that Mr. Ubani was arrested by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape. The videos were later found to be scripted.

He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest. While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder.”