By Sola Akinyemi, Abeokuta
The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a viral video purportedly showing bandits operating in a forest within the state, describing it as false and misleading.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said investigations revealed the footage did not originate from Nigeria.
“The video… is recycled footage deliberately misrepresented to incite fear and panic,” he said.
According to the Command, the clip was actually recorded in Kenya during an anti-cattle rustling operation and first appeared online in 2022.
Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, condemned the spread of misinformation, warning that it could undermine public confidence.
“The video currently in circulation is entirely false… There is no intelligence… indicating the presence of armed bandits… in Ogun State,” he said.
He assured residents of ongoing security measures, including surveillance and intelligence-led policing, urging the public to rely on official sources.
“We advise citizens to rely solely on official communication channels… The spread of false and inciting content will not be tolerated,” he added.
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