Young man arrested in Osun for false bandit invasion claim
A 22-year-old man has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly spreading false news about a bandit invasion. According to spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the suspect shared a misleading video on Facebook, causing panic among residents. The video, which actually depicted an unrelated incident, led to the man’s arrest and subsequent release after his parents intervened. The police have warned the public against sharing unverified information online.
What happened
- The Osun State Police Command apprehended a 22-year-old for posting a false video about a bandit invasion.
- DSP Abiodun Ojelabi stated that the video was misleading and caused unnecessary panic in the state.
- The footage actually showed an individual with a mental illness being restrained, not a bandit attack.
- The suspect was released after his aged parents appealed, and he has since apologized publicly.
- Ibrahim Gotan, the Osun Commissioner of Police, cautioned against spreading unverified information and emphasized zero tolerance for digital misinformation.
