Union Bank's Endless Possibilities Campaign clinches Bronze at 2026 Pitcher Awards

Viral Reports on Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers false, misleading, unsubstantiated - Police

The Police Command in Oyo State has debunked viral messages circulating across various social media platforms alleging that the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area have been released.

This is contained in a statement signed by Olayinka Ayanlade, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in Ibadan on Thursday.

Ayanlade stated that the claim is false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated.

“As of the time of this release, there has been no such development, and members of the public are advised to disregard the report in its entirety.

“The command wishes to reassure the good people of Oyo state and the families of the victims that intensive and coordinated rescue operations remain ongoing.

“Security operatives are working tirelessly, deploying all available human and operational resources to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers and their unharmed reunification with their families,” he said.

The command cautioned individuals and groups against disseminating false information and unverified reports.

“Sensational narratives is capable of causing unnecessary panic, heightening public anxiety, undermining ongoing security operations, and threatening public peace and order,” he said,

The command urged residents to rely solely on information released through official channels of the Nigeria Police Force and other authorised government agencies.

“Citizens are encouraged to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing security efforts while refraining from sharing unverified information on social media and other communication platforms.

“The command remains committed to ensuring the safe return of the victims and will continue to provide timely and accurate updates as developments unfold,” he said.

Credit NAN: Texts excluding Headline

Hey, don't go near that Fake NIN Correction Portal, NIMC warns Nigerians

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records.

This is contained in a public advisory on the commission’s X handle.

The commission in the advisory described the message and its accompanying links as a phishing scheme aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting members of the public.

It advised Nigerians to disregard the post and avoid clicking on any suspicious links claiming to offer free modification of NIN details.

The commission said that all requests for updates or corrections to NIN records should be carried out only through its approved self-service platform accessible via the official NIMC portal.

It urged citizens to rely on its verified communication channels for information relating to NIN enrolment, modifications and other identity management services.

According to NIMC, the portal being circulated online has no connection with the commission and should not be trusted.

The commission reassured Nigerians that the National Identity Database remained secured and protected against unauthorised access.

“We assure citizens that the National Identity Database is secure and fully protected,” NIMC said.

The commission urged the public to remain vigilant and refrain from engaging with suspicious online links.

It reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens’ identity data and maintaining the integrity of the country’s identity management system.

It further encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious messages, websites or activities falsely claiming affiliation with the commission to the appropriate authorities.

Credit NAN: Texts excluding Headline