The Oyo State Police Command has allayed the fear of Oyo residents over a trending security alarm raised by proprietor of popular Agidigbo Radio Station in Ibadan, Oriyomi Hamzat.
Oriyomo Hamzat in a footage currently trending on the internet had advised Nigerians and Oyo citizens to beware of unknown individuals who invades people houses dressing in army camouflage to abduct them.
Oriyomi added that these individuals parade themselves as army, acting like they are willing to arrest individuals. He added that numerous people have fell victim of this, advising the masses on security consciousness.
Meanwhile, The Oyo state Police Command in a release signed by the new commissioner of police, CP. Johnson Adenola, and made available to newsmen by the State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP. Adewale Osifeso described the video as a misinformation, and stale.
The police command further call for responsible news sharing, adding that the video is a recycled content made during the End SARS protest in 2020.
The release reads in part;
CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE NEWS SHARING - TRENDING VIDEO ON ABDUCTION OF RESIDENTS BY ALLEGED LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL ON CAMOUFLAGE.
1. The Oyo State Police Command wishes to address and clarify the misinformation circulating on social media regarding an old video clip of Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7FM Radio Station. The video, which shows Alhaji Hamzat alleging that residents were being abducted by uniformed individuals, has been confirmed by him to be a recycled clip from the 2020 ENDSARS protests. According to him, the issues raised in the video are no longer relevant.
2. The recycling of this video at a time when relative security has been achieved can only be attributed to the handiwork of fifth columnists, whose modus operandi is to spread unfounded rumors and create apprehension. The Command therefore advises citizens not to be distracted by such antics.
3. While reiterating its commitment to guaranteeing the safety and security of all residents in Oyo State, the Command passionately appeals to members of the public to refrain from circulating old video clips of issues that have been conclusively dealt with. They are further advised to avoid spreading unverified and incorrect information that could create panic and disrupt public order in the state. Furthermore, the Command encourages residents to always verify information from multiple trusted sources before sharing it on social media and other platforms. Strict sanctions and potential legal action will be taken against individuals who spread unverified information or cause public disorder.
4. In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these numbers: OYO STATE CALL RESPONSE CENTER TOLL-FREE LINE: 615
5. OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND CONTROL ROOM LINE(S): 08081768614, 09054133071 & 09061299291
6. If you see something, say something, and the Police will take action. We encourage you to do your part to keep our community safe.
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