Police debunk viral video linked to Oyo school abduction

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating online which falsely claims to show scenes connected to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating online which falsely claims to show scenes connected to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo...

• The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating online which falsely claims to show scenes connected to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating online which falsely claims to show scenes connected to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, stating that the footage is unrelated and originated outside Nigeria.
• The clip is an old video being misused to spread misinformation and provoke unnecessary panic among the public.“This video is unrelated to the incident and is being used to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic,” the Police said.The police warned that the spread of unverified content on social media could distort public understanding of ongoing security operations and hinder rescue efforts.
• It urged citizens to rely only on verified updates from official channels and avoid sharing misleading material that could worsen public anxiety.