Police arrest man for sharing fake video of bandit attack in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Sunday Olawale for allegedly disseminating fake news concerning a supposed bandit attack in Are Ekiti. The incident occurred in the Irepodun Ifelodun Local Government area of the state.

“

The Police Command wishes to reiterate that there was no bandit invasion in Are Ekiti or any part of the Ekiti State.

According to Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspect confessed to his involvement in spreading the false information. Olawale was arrested by the Command's Rapid Response Squad in the Ekute area of Ado Ekiti on June 14, 2026, for cyberstalking and providing false information intended to disrupt law and order.

“

On 14th of June, 2026, the Command Rapid Response Squad trailed and arrested one Sunday Olawale at Ekute area of Ado Ekiti for cyberstalking and giving of false information intended to cause breakdown of law and order.

Abutu confirmed that there was no bandit invasion in Are Ekiti or any other part of the state. The false video, which circulated on social media on June 12, 2026, falsely claimed that bandits had invaded Are Ekiti. During the investigation, Olawale was unable to offer a satisfactory explanation for his actions.

“

During the investigation, the suspect confessed to having peddled the false information on social media and was unable to give any satisfactory reason for his action.

State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, issued a stern warning against the peddling of fake news and content that could incite panic. He urged the public to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it on social media platforms.

“

The State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, while warning that the Command will not tolerate any act of fake news peddling or content capable of initiating panic among members of the public, advises members of the public to always verify information they believe or share on social media.