LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a viral video circulating on social media claiming to show the arrest of Fulani men with arms and ammunition in the Ikorodu area of the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command warned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic and undermining public confidence.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state unequivocally that the video currently circulating on social media platforms depicting the arrest of some Fulani men allegedly found in possession of arms and ammunition in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is an old clip of an incident that occurred over three years ago and does not reflect the current security situation in Ikorodu or any part of Lagos State,” the statement said.
The Police noted that the renewed circulation of the video was capable of creating unnecessary fear and apprehension among residents.
“The recirculation of such outdated content as a recent occurrence is misleading, capable of creating unnecessary panic, fear and apprehension among residents. The Command therefore urges members of the public to disregard the video and refrain from sharing unverified information capable of undermining public confidence and peace,” the statement added.
The Command also cautioned social media users and content creators against disseminating false or alarmist reports capable of causing public disorder, warning that offenders would be investigated and prosecuted in line with the law.
