Nigerian Police Debunk Viral Video Alleging Officers Fled From Drone

Law enforcement officials have officially dismissed a widely circulated video claiming police officers were seen fleeing from a surveillance drone. Authorities stated the footage was fabricated and warned against spreading misinformation.

2 Sept, 22:02 — 3 Sept, 07:37

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Viral clips involving security forces frequently trigger public panic and undermine institutional credibility. Clarifying the false nature of such videos helps preserve public trust and prevents unnecessary disruption to ongoing law enforcement operations.

Key entitiesOsun State Police Command Nigerian Police Force Yoruba Film Industry

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Osun State Police Command officially debunked a viral video
The footage falsely depicted police officers running from a drone
The clip originated from a fictional movie production

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Osun State Police Command issued an official statement dismissing the viral video

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The viral video falsely portrayed police officers fleeing from a drone

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The original footage was produced for a Yoruba language film

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Both outlets deliver straightforward, factual reporting focused on correcting misinformation without political framing or partisan commentary.

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

Police debunk viral video of officers ‘fleeing from drone’

Osun State Police Command debunks a viral video showing officers ‘fleeing from a drone,’ clarifying it’s from a Yoruba movie production. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-viral-video-of-officers-fleeing-from-drone/

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vanguard-ngMixed2d ago

Police dismiss viral video of officers allegedly fleeing from drone

Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating online that some of its officers ran away from an unverified drone. The post Police dismiss viral video of officers allegedly fleeing from drone appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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Police debunk viral video of officers ‘fleeing from drone’

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Nigerian Police Debunk Viral Video Alleging Officers Fled From Drone

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Police debunk viral video of officers ‘fleeing from drone’

Police dismiss viral video of officers allegedly fleeing from drone

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Police debunk viral video of officers ‘fleeing from drone’

Police dismiss viral video of officers allegedly fleeing from drone

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