The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Odetayo Adebayo Samuel of Ila Orangun, for allegedly spreading false security information on social media that caused panic among residents across the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and signed by the spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Friday in Osogbo.

According to the statement, “the suspect allegedly published a video on Facebook on June 1, 2026, through an account identified as ‘Odetayo Oluwasegun’, claiming that bandits had invaded Osun State.”

The police said the publication generated widespread fear among members of the public who viewed and shared the video on various social media platforms.

Preliminary investigations, however, revealed that the claim contained in the video was false and misleading.

The command explained that the footage did not depict a bandit attack as alleged but showed members of the public restraining an individual who was experiencing a mental health crisis.

“The publication triggered widespread panic among residents. Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was misleading,” the statement said.

Police also disclosed that the suspect was apprehended on June 3, 2026, and taken into custody for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the publication.

The statement noted that following several appeals by the suspect’s elderly parents and a public apology tendered by him, he was warned and subsequently released.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, cautioned members of the public against circulating unverified information capable of causing fear or disturbing public peace.

He reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance on the misuse of digital platforms to spread falsehoods, urging residents to verify information before sharing it online.

The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested four suspects in connection with an abduction incident in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

According to the command, the victims, a 40-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son, were abducted by gunmen who invaded their residence in Kwarin Gadali Hamlet, Pali District, Alkaleri LGA, in the early hours of June 2, 2026.

Spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the incident was reported to the police at about 11:46 am on the same day.

He said operatives attached to the Pali Outstation immediately visited the scene and launched intelligence-led operations aimed at tracking the kidnappers and securing the victims’ release.

Habib stated that a joint team comprising police personnel, soldiers and local security operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested three suspects identified as Mainasara Alhaji Umaru, 23; Buba Alhaji Umaru, 20; and Muhammadu Usman, 19, at Kuka Village in Duguri District of Alkaleri LGA.

He added that further investigations led to the arrest of another suspect, Ahmadu Umaru of Dalgade, after one of the suspects allegedly confessed to having knowledge of the kidnapping and the location of the victims.

The police spokesman said the victims were successfully rescued unhurt at about 7:45 pm on June 3, 2026, following sustained intelligence-driven operations.

“The victims have since been taken to the General Hospital, Alkaleri, for medical examination and attention,” the statement read.

Habib said all the suspects are currently in police custody, while the case has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation.

He noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover weapons allegedly used during the operation.

Following worsening security challenges leading to the destruction of property and killings by armed militia, the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has imposed a 24-hour curfew.

A statement by the chairperson of the LGA, Mrs Virginia Baba Bambur, said the decision had become necessary due to the worsening violence, continued attacks, and loss of lives and property, adding that the militias had carried out several attacks on Wurkum communities around Didango, Mutum Daya Kodai, Gurum and other neighbouring settlements, leaving several people dead and forcing many residents to flee.

The statement said fresh attacks were launched on Thursday and Friday, further worsening the security situation in the area, adding that the latest escalation prompted the imposition of the curfew in the affected communities within the local government area.

She directed all security agencies, including the Army, Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to enforce strict compliance with the directive, saying that government would carry out a thorough investigation into the root cause of the crisis and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Mrs Bambur urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that efforts were ongoing to restore peace and stability in the affected communities.