Police in Nigeria deny that a viral video is connected to the abduction of pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State. According to police statements reported by multiple outlets, the video is being circulated as misinformation and is not related to the incident. Authorities urge members of the public to rely on verified information from official sources and avoid sharing unconfirmed clips that could fuel panic. The police position is that the viral content is being used to mislead viewers and spread alarm beyond the actual facts of the case. Both reports emphasize that the video has been incorrectly linked to the Oyo school abduction and clarify that police have not confirmed any connection between the footage and the event. The police call comes amid concerns that online rumours can interfere with public understanding and ongoing investigations. No additional confirmed details about the abducted pupils and teachers are provided in the reports summarised here; the focus is on correcting the false association of the viral video with the Oyo incident.
Police deny viral video falsely linked to Oyo school abduction
Police in Nigeria deny that a viral video is connected to the abduction of pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State. According to police statements reported by multiple outlets, the video is bei...
- Police say a viral video is unrelated to the Oyo school abduction.
- Authorities describe the video as misinformation being used to cause panic.
- Police urge the public to share only verified information from official sources.
- The reports state that the viral clip has been falsely linked to abducted pupils and teachers.
Police dismiss a viral video falsely linked to the Oyo school abduction, urging the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-viral-video-linked-to-oyo-school-abduction/
2 months ago“This video is unrelated to the incident and is being used to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic,” the police said. The post Police deny viral clip linked to abducted Oyo pupils, teachers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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