The Ogun state Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging the presence of armed bandits in the forest, describing the content as false, misleading and recycled footage.
A statement made available to Blueprint.ng, by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the said video does not originate from Ogun state or any part of Nigeria.
He added that preliminary findings and credible fact-checks reveal that the footage, which shows some individuals cooking in a bush setting, was recorded in Kenya during an operation involving cattle rustlers and was captured by a General Service Unit (GSU) drone.
“Further verification indicates that the video was first uploaded online in 2022 and has since been deliberately recirculated with a false narrative to create panic and misinform the public about the security situation in Ogun State.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, strongly condemns the spread of such unverified and deceptive content, noting that it is capable of causing unnecessary fear and undermining public confidence in security agencies.
“He emphasises that there is no intelligence or operational report to support the claim of any such criminal presence within forests or any part of Ogun State.
“The CP reassures residents that the Command remains proactive and committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property through intelligence-led policing, strategic deployments, and sustained operational vigilance across the state.
“Members of the public are advised to disregard the viral video and its accompanying false claims, and to refrain from sharing unverified information capable of inciting panic or disrupting public peace. Citizens are further urged to rely only on official communication channels for credible and accurate security updates.
“The Commissioner of Police also urges residents to remain law-abiding and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information, warning that the spread of false information and inciting content will not be tolerated”, the statement reads.
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