Tailor arrested after fake TikTok video about bandit invasion goes viral
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, was arrested after posting a fake TikTok video claiming bandits invaded the Atan-Ota community in Ogun State. Oloyede admitted to creating the video to gain followers and was unaware it was illegal. The video quickly went viral, leading to his arrest by the state police command. He has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
What happened
- Kowiu Oloyede was arrested on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after his misleading TikTok video caused public panic.
- He said he created the account for his tailoring business in January 2026 and gained about 1,000 followers after posting the video.
- The video was filmed in a bush behind his shop, with help from young men who occasionally stay at his place.
- Oloyede attempted a follow-up video involving a Fulani herder but deleted it after it did not perform well.
- The Ogun State Police Command warned against spreading unverified information and stressed its commitment to prosecuting those who spread falsehoods online.
