Akin Alabi threatens to arrest online trolls for bullying Super Eagles players

Member of the House of Representatives, Akin Alabi has threatened to arrest football fans who have been trolling Super Eagles players online following their second round AFCON exit.

On Sunday, the Nigerian national team lost 1-0 to Tunisia, a shocking outcome to many, especially as it followed a series of impeccable performances by the team during the group stage.

Nigeria’s elimination from the competition infuriated numerous football fans who have continued to hurl insults at the players on various social media platforms.

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Reacting via microblogging site, Twitter, Alabi condemned the online attack on the players and said he wished those that threatened them could be traced and arrested.

Read his tweet below: