By Mojisola Oladele
Osun State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that bandits were preparing to launch an attack on Ilesa.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi, the footage circulating online was artificially generated to incite panic.
Mr. Ojelabi described the claim as false, misleading, and intended to create unnecessary fear among residents.
“The attention of the Police Command has been drawn to a viral AI-generated video circulating on social media, falsely claiming that bandits are advancing towards Ilesa, Osun State. This allegation is baseless, misleading, and deliberately designed to instil fear, cause panic, and disrupt public peace.”
He condemned the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence apps to spread misinformation and warned the public against creating, sharing, or amplifying unverified content that could endanger the peace of the state.
Mr Ojelabi maintained that the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, has deployed operatives to Ilesa and other strategic locations across the state to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency hotlines: 08039537995 and 08123823981.
