Seen that disturbing video doing the rounds claiming to show the Oyo school kidnapping? The Nigeria Police Force says it's not even from Nigeria, and sharing it is only making things worse.

Here's the gist, as reported by cbinewstv:

The Police have come out on their X handle this Friday to shut down a viral video that falsely links itself to the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

Their verdict? It's completely unrelated. The clip is old, originated outside Nigeria, and is being misused to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic.

“This video is unrelated to the incident and is being used to spread misinformation and cause unnecessary panic,” the Force said.

They're not mincing words about the danger of this kind of online behaviour. The Police warned that circulating unverified clips can distort what the public understands about the rescue operation and actually hinder the work security agencies are doing on the ground.

Their appeal is simple: stick to verified updates from official channels, and think twice before you hit forward or repost. Misinformation, they say, only worsens public anxiety.

On the actual rescue, the Force confirmed that operations have been stepped up. More personnel and intelligence resources have been deployed to track down the victims.

“The Force remains committed to the victims’ rescue,” officials said, adding that co-ordinated efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe return of the abducted school children and teachers.

No further operational details were given — the Police emphasised that all available resources are being used, but they need the public's discipline online to avoid compromising the effort.

Bottom line from the authorities: verify before you share, especially on sensitive security matters. Official statements remain the most reliable source while investigations continue.

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