The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a warning regarding the circulation of an old video of armed terrorists, which is aimed at causing panic in the country.
The widely circulated video features armed terrorists speaking Hausa. However, Force Spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi clarified that the video was originally created in 2018 and has been recently recirculated to incite fear among Nigerians.
In a statement signed by Adejobi, the NPF cautioned those responsible for spreading false information to cease their actions immediately.
“The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses a trending video depicting a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles with a commentary in the Hausa language that has recently gained significant attention and caused widespread concern.
“After thorough and detailed videographic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on May 28, 2018. Our findings reveal that the video was recently reposted with a misleading narrative with the deliberate intention to cause unnecessary panic and disruption within the country.
“While urging the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information, the Nigeria Police Force issues a strong warning to individuals who engage in the deliberate spread of false information, an act that is irresponsible, criminal and punishable under the law. Such actions can cause significant harm, incite panic, and destabilize our country.
“The Police assure that anyone found to be involved in the creation or dissemination of misleading content will face the full extent of the law.
“We encourage everyone to rely on official channels for accurate updates and to report any suspicious activities or content to the authorities,” Adejobi said.
