A Nigerian Police "wanted" poster went viral for using vivid terms like "BIG" head, chin, and mouth to describe a suspect, prompting humor but also criticism over unprofessional language.
A "wanted" poster issued by the Nigerian Police Force has gone massively viral on social media, with many finding humor in the very descriptive language used to depict the suspect's physical appearance.
The poster, seeking information on the whereabouts of a woman named Sandra Obiora, provides vivid details like "Chin: BIG", "Forehead: BIG", "Mouth: WIDE", and even "Size of Head: BIG."
The unconventional descriptions struck many Nigerians as hilarious and prompted an outpouring of jokes and memes on Twitter and other platforms. "What kind of description is this? E dey be like insult," one commenter wrote. "The size of head, chin and mouth description is funny. Naija professional security services," another remarked.
Others questioned the utility of such subjective descriptors, joking "Tribal mark no show for this picture" referring to the make-up worn by the suspect in her photo.
Some suggested the awkward wording could make the wanted poster less effective, with one person telling the police to "reach out to her make-up artist" for a better reference. However, the poster does provide key details like the suspect's name, birth year, last known location in the UK, and the criminal charges of "Murder, Fraud & Arson" that she is wanted for.
The viral moment provided a lighter atmosphere around what is certainly a very serious matter. The Nigerian Police have not issued any statement regarding the unconventional language used in the wanted poster. While amusing Nigerians online, the descriptions also sparked discussions about professionalism in designing such materials to aid criminal investigations and arrests.
