Oyo School Abduction: Police Debunk Viral Video, Urge Public to Avoid Spreading Misinformation

 

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims linking a widely circulated video on social media to the recent abduction of school children and teachers in Oyo State, describing the footage as an old recording that did not originate from Nigeria.

According to the police, the video currently making rounds online has no connection with the Oyo incident and is being misleadingly shared in a manner that could create confusion, fear, and unnecessary tension among members of the public.

Security agencies, the police said, have intensified efforts to secure the safe release of the victims. Additional personnel, intelligence assets, and operational resources have reportedly been deployed to support ongoing rescue operations and strengthen the search for those abducted.

The Force reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the victims are rescued and reunited with their families, while appealing to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by relying only on verified information from official sources.

Observers have also warned that the circulation of false or unverified content during security emergencies can undermine ongoing operations, fuel public anxiety, and distract authorities from critical rescue efforts. Members of the public are therefore encouraged to exercise caution before sharing videos, images, or reports whose authenticity has not been confirmed.

As rescue efforts continue, there is growing hope that the affected students and teachers will be safely returned. Many Nigerians are also calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to sustain and strengthen ongoing operations aimed at securing the victims' freedom and improving the protection of schools and communities across the country.

For now, the focus remains on supporting rescue efforts, avoiding the spread of misinformation, and allowing security agencies to carry out their responsibilities without unnecessary distractions. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant, patient, and hopeful as authorities work toward a positive outcome.