Police debunk passengers’ abduction in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has described as false and mischievous a social media report alleging that passengers in a bus travelling from Ado-Ekiti to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, were kidnapped at Aramoko-Ekiti.

The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, made this known in a statement issued on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Abutu said on receiving the report on Sunday, the command swiftly deployed intelligence and tactical operatives to the area.

Abutu said investigations revealed that the report was entirely false and was deliberately fabricated by individuals seeking to create panic among residents and undermine the efforts of security agencies and the state government.

The police spokesman stated that the command has observed a pattern of coordinated attempts by some individuals to spread false information relating to bandit attacks, kidnappings, and other security incidents in Ekiti State.

He recalled that the state had recorded several cases of fake news and false security alarms in recent weeks, describing the trend as unacceptable and capable of causing unnecessary fear among the public.

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Abutu urged residents with useful information about individuals involved in the creation and dissemination of fake news to report such persons to the police through the command’s emergency lines or official social media platforms.

Abutu noted that the creation and circulation of false information constitute criminal offences, adding that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“The command, therefore, calls on members of the public to disregard the report, remain security conscious, verify information before sharing it, and continue with their lawful activities without fear,” the police spokesman said.