Mr Macaroni gave the advice amid reports that actress, Toyin Abraham arrested a netizen who allegedly wished her child death
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actor, skit maker and comedian, Adebowale Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has advised fellow celebrities to stop using the police to “illegally” arrest online trolls when they are defamed.
The thespian gave the counsel in a recent post he shared on his X handle, urging his colleagues to seek redress in court.
He went on to claim that despite being defamed severally by alleged trolls of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he never took justice into his own hands.
Mr Macaroni further warned that there was “serious danger” in using the police to “illegally detain citizens.”
He also urged people in show business to stop using their friends in government to “illegally detain citizens.”
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Speaking via his verified social media page, Mr Macaroni tweeted: “If anyone insults you or defames your character, go to court and seek justice.
“APC trolls insult me and tell so many Lies against my person. I have never for once used the police to illegally arrest or detain anyone and Never will I.
“There is serious danger in using the police to illegally detain citizens.
“I hope those of you supporting this abuse of power won’t cry foul when you or your loved ones are the victims.
“To be clear, this is not to support Online bullying and harassment. I strongly condemn it and believe that those involved should be made to face the consequences of their actions.
“I am a victim myself and I know how mentally damaging it is.
“But go to court and seek justice like the rest of us do.
“Don’t use your friends in government to illegally detain citizens. It may favor you now, but think about tomorrow when you no longer have that power or the closeness to that power.
“It might not be you, it might be someone you care about. What will become of us if everyone takes law into their own hands?”
His advice is coming amid reports that popular actress and movie maker, Toyin Abraham arrested an X user who allegedly wished her child death.
