Police detain man for spreading false bandit attack video in Ekiti
A man named Sunday Olawale has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly sharing a fake video about a bandit attack in Are Ekiti. According to Police Public Relations Officer Sunday Abutu, the suspect confessed to spreading the false information but could not provide a reason for his actions. The police emphasized that there was no bandit invasion in Are Ekiti or any part of Ekiti State. Michael Falade, the State Commissioner of Police, warned against sharing unverified news that could cause public panic.
What happened
- On 14th of June, 2026, the police arrested Sunday Olawale at Ekute area of Ado Ekiti for cyberstalking and spreading false information.
- A video claiming bandits invaded Are Ekiti circulated on social media on 12th of June 2026, but was later confirmed to be false.
- Sunday Olawale confessed to sharing the fake video and could not explain his motive.
- The police reiterated that no bandit attack occurred in Are Ekiti or anywhere in Ekiti State.
- Michael Falade warned the public against spreading fake news and urged people to verify information before sharing.
