Police arrest popular radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat over alleged cyber crime

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a popular radio broadcaster,Oriyomi Hamzat over his alleged connection with a case of Cyber bullying which is still under investigation.

Penpushing reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi made this known on Thursday in a statement, adding that Hamzat was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital by the Force Intelligence Bureau Operatives,in sequel to his refusal to honour police invitation severally, which prompted the police to secure a warrant for his arrest.

“The popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, was arrested in ibadan today by our Force Intelligence Bureau operatives in connection with a case of Cyber Bullying under investigation. Oriyomi’s arrest was sequel to his refusal to honour Police invitation severally, which prompted the police to secure a warrant for his arrest”, Adejobi wrote.

Penpushing further reports that, the police spokesman explained that, the authorities are looking into petition written against the renowned broadcaster, stressing that the alleged crime is violation of the cyber crime act.

“We are looking into the petition written against him on his violation of the Cyber Crime Act, 2015, and necessary action will be taken to do justice in the matter”,the statement emphasised.