The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating online that some of officers ran away from an unverified drone in the state.
The command described the claim as misleading, explaining that the video originated from a Yoruba movie production.
The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, said the film was shot in May, with a police patrol vehicle used during one of the scenes.
Ojelabi disclosed that a bystander, who was not part of the production crew, recorded the particular scene and wrongly described it as officers fleeing from a drone.
“The command rejects any narrative that serving officers ran away from a drone,” Ojelabi said.
He described the claim as misleading and damaging to the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force.
The police spokesman added: “Investigative journalism requires verification before a clip is given a national or international frame.
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“Publishing out-of-context footage and attaching a false explanation is not a minor error when it is used to ridicule a security institution.”
Ojelabi said the command would not condone attempts to smear the Force through misleading footage or inaccurate captions.
Ojelabi therefore called on Arise News and other platforms circulating the video to retract the false caption attached to the footage.
He also urged media organisations to stop presenting staged scenes or unverified footage as evidence of police cowardice or misconduct.
The command remains committed to lawful, professional policing in Osun State and will continue to protect lives and property,” he added.
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