A well-known punter on Twitter was called out by Deputy Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, sparking a barrage of amusing responses on Twitter.

DSP Bright blasted the bettor @Mrbayoa1 after it appeared that he had lost the game he had posted online for users to wager on well-known betting site Sportybet.

The DSP quoted a tweet from a punter celebrating his win on the betting platform and added a caption warning people to avoid the punter.

He wrote, “If you know what’s good for you, block this Bayo guy now; don’t ask me why, just take it as security advice.”

However, the punter responded to the tweet, stating that he would take this as a joke until the DSP replies to his message.

Netizens have responded to the issue hilariously, with many wondering why an officer of the law would participate in gambling.

Below are some of the reaction;

Advice not taken. Advice the security situation in the east and northern part of Nigeria. Thank you

Olokpa don loose money. I pity the next fresh guy he go jam for road.

Mr bayo drop winning ticket, olopa say e cut.

Oga police don spend all his salaries and even the bribes collected on sporty, sporty don chop am.

Stay guided this week oo be like police ticket don cut and if police wey him ticket catch you na you con know oo.