By Abisola Oluremi
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo state command has debunked a video, purporting an attempted invasion of the state by Boko Haram.
In a statement, the Command Public Relations officer, Adewale Osifeso, said, the video, which showed articulated trucks filled with motorcycles and weapons, was found to be a clip posted in year 2022.
He explained that the video did not pose any threat to the current safety and security in Oyo State.
“The Command believes that the re-emergence of this video is a deliberate attempt by certain individuals with malicious intent to spread falsehoods and incite fear and unrest within the state”.
Mr Osifeso said further investigation into the video revealed that the Divisional Crime Officer at the Ilero Divisional Police Headquarters, DSP Segun Adeyemo, who appeared briefly in the video, had retired from the Nigeria Police Force in August 2024 , indicating that the video is outdated.
The Command urged the public to remain vigilant and
disregard the false narrative, cautioning against the spread of unfounded rumors.
The Command also requested that citizens should adopt a cautious approach when sharing information,ensure it was thoroughly verified through credible sources before dissemination on social media and other platforms.
