Oyo State Police issue warnings and denials regarding viral claims tied to the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area. Multiple reports circulating online allege that police arrested a pastor, with some claims adding that the pastor was involved in supplying arms. According to the police, these reports are false. The Oyo State Police Command states that it is monitoring the situation and that members of the public should rely on official information as the search and investigation continue.
The police also caution against spreading unverified information during an active incident. While the reports focus on a supposed arrest linked to the abduction, the police say there is no basis for the claim and that the public should disregard the narrative. The reports emphasize that authorities continue to work on the case and that further updates will be provided through official police channels. The exact circumstances of the abduction are not expanded in the provided excerpts, but the police response centers on correcting misinformation about alleged arrests.
