Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested Johnson Elleh for allegedly creating and circulating a video that falsely claims kidnapping and banditry are occurring along the Owode-Idiroko corridor of the state. Police say the video was intended to mislead the public and trigger fear, prompting intervention by security operatives. The command’s statement indicates that the suspect is being held in connection with the production and spread of the misinformation. Police also use the arrest to warn residents against publishing or sharing content that could cause panic or undermine public safety, urging people to rely on verified information. Officials did not report that the video was tied to any confirmed kidnapping incident, but instead describe it as a false portrayal of events. The police say investigations are ongoing as they review the circumstances around the video’s creation, distribution, and the suspect’s involvement.
Police arrest man over alleged fake kidnapping video in Ogun
Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested Johnson Elleh for allegedly creating and circulating a video that falsely claims kidnapping and banditry are occurring along the Owode-Idiroko corridor o...
- Ogun State Police arrest Johnson Elleh over an alleged fake kidnapping video.
- The video claims kidnapping and banditry are happening along the Owode-Idiroko corridor.
- Police say the suspect produced and circulated the misinformation.
- Police warn the public against sharing unverified information that could cause panic.
- Investigations are ongoing.
Ogun State Police arrest Johnson Elleh for creating and circulating a fake kidnapping video, warning against misinformation and ensuring public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-man-for-making-fake-kidnapping-video-in-ogun/
2 months agoThe Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Johnson Elleh, for allegedly producing and circulating a false video claiming that kidnapping and banditry activities were taking place along the Owode-Idiroko corridor of the state. The post Police arrest man over fake kidnap video in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.
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