Police say viral video of women beaten in Kwara protest was doctored
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed a viral video that allegedly showed women being assaulted during a protest at the Government House in Ilorin. According to the police, the footage was digitally manipulated and combined unrelated clips to create a false impression. SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi stated that forensic analysis confirmed the video was a composite. The command emphasized its commitment to safeguarding citizens and urged the public to verify information before sharing.
What happened
- The police said the viral video claiming women were beaten at the Government House was digitally manipulated and misleading.
- Forensic analysis revealed the video was made by splicing unrelated violent footage with scenes from a peaceful protest.
- The command was unable to locate or interview the alleged victims featured in the clip, and no formal complaints have been lodged.
- CP Adekimi Ojo warned against spreading unverified information that could incite disorder and stressed the importance of coordinating protests with security agencies.
- The police reiterated their commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and cautioned against sharing false content that could disrupt public peace.
