By Desire Emmanuel
A man who made a video and posted it on social media claiming some kidnappers and bandits have invaded Owode-Idiroko area of Ogun State state and kidnapped residents has been arrested by men of the state police command.
The man, whose name was given as Johnson Elleh, was picked up after producing and circulating a video falsely alleging kidnapping and banditry activities along the Owode-Idiroko axis of the state.
It was gathered that after seeing the viral video, operatives of the command immediately subjected its contents to scrutiny and commenced a swift investigation to verify the claims contained therein.
Findings however revealed that the video was false, misleading, and deliberately designed to create fear, panic, and anxiety among members of the public.
Further extensive investigation and verification further established that there was no kidnapping or banditry incident as portrayed in the video within the Owode-Idiroko axis or its environs.
It was further gathered that the man who appeared in the video was subsequently identified by detectives, leading to his arrest.
“Preliminary findings indicate that he deliberately fabricated and circulated the false narrative for attention and content creation purposes. His actions were capable of causing unnecessary public alarm, disrupting social order, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the state,” the command said in a statement on Thursday, June 4.
During his interrogation, the man confessed that he intentionally created and posted the misleading content to generate online engagement and public reaction.
He is currently giving more useful information to the operatives while more Investigation is ongoing after which he is expected to be charged to court.
