The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says a viral video circulating on social media showing Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi addressing police officers is misleading and has been manipulated. Police state that the altered footage is being used to create a false political narrative and that the video does not reflect the original circumstances of the incident. The Command clarifies that the clip’s origin relates to an incident in 2024, and it says the current viral version has been altered. FCT Police therefore dismiss the video’s claims and announce that an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for sharing or modifying the content. The police message is aimed at correcting the public record and reducing the spread of misinformation linked to the video. Both outlets report that the police clarification is specific to the Abuja/FCT context and focuses on the authenticity of the circulating footage, the claim that it has been edited, and the decision to investigate.