The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says those who engage in spreading hate speeches or false news on social media stand the risk of being sent to jail for N10 years or compelled to pay N25 million fine.
The IG said this at a meeting with online newspapers, social media influencers and, bloggers organized by National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Abuja yesterday September 12th.
Represented by Kondom Joseph, the police boss said that the cybercrime law of 2015 contains the punishment of spreading hate speech or fake news.
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