Jun 5, 2026

“NOT OUR REPORT”: Oyo Police Dismiss Viral Abduction Details, Warn Bloggers Against Spreading ‘Security Mischief’

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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IBADAN, Nigeria – Behind the sterile walls of the Oyo State Police Command headquarters, a quiet frustration is boiling over.

While a family in Oriire Local Government Area still clings to hope for the safe return of their loved one, officers say they are now fighting a second, invisible enemy: dangerously false information.

On Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, issued an unusual plea—not for tips, but for patience.

The target was a viral online publication claiming to have cracked the case of the recent abduction in Ahoro-Esie, complete with suspect names, “intercepted” communications, and even fake financial ledgers.

To the detectives who spend sleepless nights chasing real leads, the report was a slap in the face.

“That publication is misleading, speculative, and did not come from us,” DSP Olayinka said in the official press release dated June 5, 2026.

He described the viral post as a dangerous piece of “security mischief” that could dismantle weeks of delicate, intelligence-driven work.

For the anxious public, the spread of fake news offers a cruel emotional rollercoaster.

One moment, a blogger claims a suspect is in custody; the next, it is denied“NOT OUR REPORT”:

Oyo Police Dismiss Viral Abduction Details, Warn Bloggers Against Spreading ‘Security Mischief The Police Command pleads for calm, explaining that the real investigation is a silent, slow burn—not a social media teaser.

“Operational details, identities of suspects, and financial intelligence are strictly protected,” the PPRO explained, urging citizens to understand that loose talk costs lives.

Revealing a suspect’s identity too early, the Command warned, could allow the real criminals to slip into the night or harm those still held captive.

The message from Commissioner of Police’s office is clear: Stop the guessing games.

The Command has vowed to wield the full force of the law against bloggers or individuals caught deliberately sabotaging the rescue efforts.

“We will not hesitate,” DSP Olayinka warned, drawing a line in the sand between free speech and obstruction of justice.

Still, amid the warnings, there is a human promise. The Police reassured the frightened residents of Oriire and beyond that they are not idle. Every genuine lead is being followed.

“We are committed to identifying, arresting, and bringing all those involved to justice,” the statement read.

For now, the Command asks the public to look past sensational headlines and trust only its official channels. In the tense waiting game of a kidnapping investigation, silence from the police, they argue, is often the loudest sign that work is being done.