Jun 10, 2026

Oyo Police Debunks Recycled Video as Fake Terrorist Threat

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in news

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Ibadan, Oyo State – June 10, 2026 — The Oyo State Police Command has categorically debunked a viral video and accompanying voice note claiming the infiltration of suspected Lukarawa terrorists into forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park, describing the claims as false, misleading, and deliberately recycled to cause panic.

In a press release issued on Wednesday by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command stated that comprehensive intelligence assessments and security reports do not support any such terrorist movement or infiltration in the mentioned areas.

Investigations revealed that the video in circulation is not recent. It is an old footage that has been deliberately misrepresented and recirculated on social media platforms to create fear and apprehension among residents.

Heightened Security Measures Deployed

Despite dismissing the claims, the Oyo State Police Command has taken proactive steps to reassure the public.

Intelligence and covert operatives have been strategically deployed to border communities and vulnerable locations in the Ogbomoso axis.

These operatives are working closely with local security structures, traditional institutions, hunters, vigilante groups, and community intelligence networks to enhance surveillance and rapid response capabilities.

The Command has also intensified visibility policing, intelligence-led stop-and-search operations, and strategic patrols across Ogbomoso, the Old Oyo National Park axis, and adjoining communities.

These measures aim to deter criminal elements and maintain peace and security in the area.

Warning Against Fake News and Its Consequences

The police expressed serious concern over the growing trend of fake news and unverified security alerts on social media.

Such misinformation, the Command warned, can create unnecessary panic, undermine public confidence, disrupt economic activities, and divert security resources from genuine threats.

The dissemination of false security information is not only irresponsible but constitutes a criminal offence under extant laws.

The Command vowed to identify, investigate, arrest, and prosecute anyone found culpable of originating or spreading falsehoods capable of jeopardizing public peace.

Context and Public Advisory

The debunking comes amid heightened sensitivity in Ogbomoso following recent real security incidents in the area, including the abduction of students and teachers in nearby Oriire Local Government Area in May 2026.

This context has made communities particularly vigilant, allowing recycled videos to spread rapidly and trigger panic.

The Command urged residents, especially in border and rural communities, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through official emergency channels.

It also advised the public to disregard the circulating video and voice note entirely and rely only on verified information from official security sources.

Emergency Contacts:

Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413

The Oyo State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the state safe, peaceful, and secure through sustained vigilance, responsible information sharing, and close cooperation with all stakeholders.