Oyo Police Debunks Viral Video of 300 Terrorists

The Oyo State Police Command issued a statement on Sunday, confirming that a viral video alleging the movement of 300 Lakurawa terrorists into the state is false and misleading. DSP Ayanlad Olayinka stated that a comprehensive forensic analysis and intelligence verification showed no evidence supporting the claims made in the video.

The police described the video as deliberately designed to cause fear and panic among the public. Further investigations revealed that the video did not originate from Nigeria and had no recent occurrences linked to it.

The police command warned individuals and groups against spreading misinformation that could undermine public peace and security, stating that anyone disseminating false information intending to incite panic would face legal consequences. The statement reaffirmed the command's commitment to maintaining peace and security in Oyo State, with leadership from CP Abimbola Olugbenga advising the public to rely on verified official channels for security information.