CITIZENS COMPASS— The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday, refuted a viral video alleging the presence of some armed bandits operating in one of its forests.
Spokesperson for the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement.
According to her: The Ogun State Police Command wishes to categorically refute a viral video currently circulating on social media, purportedly showing armed men operating within a forest in Ogun State. The Command states unequivocally that the video is false, misleading, and does not originate from Ogun State or any part of Nigeria.
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, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, 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 emphasizes 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.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111 Emergency Lines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994
