The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that was falsely linked to the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, saying the footage did not originate from Nigeria and has no connection to the incident.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the Force said the clip is an outdated video being reshared online in a way that is intended to mislead the public and cause panic.
“This video is unrelated to the incident and is being used to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic,” the police said.
The Force cautioned against the spread of unverified content, warning that such misinformation could disrupt public order and interfere with ongoing security and rescue operations.
It also said security agencies had intensified efforts following the abduction, with additional personnel and intelligence resources deployed to support rescue missions.
“Security agencies have intensified rescue efforts, deploying additional operational and intelligence resources to ensure the victims’ safe return,” the statement added.
The police maintained that all necessary resources were being mobilised to secure the release of the abducted victims, though it did not provide further operational details.
