The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,, has offered advice to Nigerians concerning the sharing of intimate photos with their partners. He strongly advised against sharing nudes altogether, but for those who choose to do so, he recommended using a one-time-view feature or ensuring their faces or any means of identification are covered.
Hundeyin shared his thoughts on the matter in a post on his social media handle. He expressed that he had lost count of the number of individuals, including notable figures, who had approached him with complaints of someone attempting to blackmail or extort them using their explicit photos.
In his words, "If you must send nudes, at least do one-view or cover your face or any other identification mark. And do not forget that video calls can be screenshot/recorded. For others, it is a clandestine recording of their intimate moments, of course without consent.
“I have honestly lost count of people, sometimes notable ones, approaching me about someone somewhere blackmailing and extorting them with their nudes.
“Trust no one. Take adequate precautions. Trust your instincts too. And do not forget to reach incb.npf.gov.ng in the unfortunate event you fall victim to this. 🤗🤗”
Read his post below:
In related news, popular Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal recently faced controversy when a nude video of her circulated widely on social media. This video stirred significant attention and ignited debates among Nigerians, with some defending Lawal's right to explore her sexuality and express herself freely as an adult and artist, while others deemed the behavior immoral and inappropriate. The incident triggered discussions on the boundaries of personal expression and privacy in the age of social media.