Akwa Ibom State Police arrest Akaninyene Udo, a social media influencer, over allegations that he circulated false and misleading security-related messages online. Police say the posts were intended to create fear and panic among residents in the state. Reports state that the matter follows a viral social media item that triggered a security scare in Eket and surrounding areas.
According to the police public relations officer, officers from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command acted on the allegation and detained Udo for further investigation. The reports describe the case as part of police efforts to curb misinformation that could undermine public safety.
The outlets agree on the core details: the arrest involves a specific resident named Akaninyene Udo, the trigger is a social media post or content that residents interpreted as a security alert, and the police accuse him of spreading false or provocative information. The reports do not provide information on charges filed or court proceedings at the time of publication, but indicate that the case is under police investigation.
