Police deny Ekiti bus kidnap and caution against fake news
The Ekiti State Police Command has refuted widespread reports of a bus hijacking along the Aramoko-Ekiti road. SP Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the viral claims were false and intended to cause panic. The police urged the public to verify information before sharing and warned that spreading fake news is a criminal offence. Residents were reassured of their safety and advised to report any suspicious activity.
What happened
- The police dismissed reports of a bus kidnapping along the Aramoko-Ekiti road on May 31, 2026.
- SP Sunday Abutu described the viral report as false and misleading.
- The command deployed operatives to investigate but found no evidence of a hijacking.
- Authorities warned that spreading false information is a criminal offence and offenders will be prosecuted.
- Residents were urged to stay alert, verify news before sharing, and report emergencies to official channels.
