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Video misrepresents Ibrahim Masari in alleged cash distribution to APC supporters

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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Video misrepresents Ibrahim Masari in alleged cash distribution to APC supporters

A VIRAL video posted on social media by an X user @afrisagacity claims to show Ibrahim Masari, displaying cash meant to be distributed to supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Masari was appointed special adviser to the president on political affairs in March 2026.

The footage shows a woman and a man standing in a room, with bundles of cash stacked on the floor.

The caption accompanying the post states:

“The VIDEO of Ibrahim Masari, Tinubu’s Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters in Nigeria, reportedly openly displaying bundles of cash running into several millions, to be shared with APC supporters.✍️”

As of 10 September 2026, the post had generated over 15,000 views, 500 retweets, and 400 likes.

The claim also surfaced here, and here.

READ: Claim that youths burned Tinubu posters after Kano APC rally is false

CLAIM

Video shows Ibrahim Masari openly displaying bundles of cash running into millions to share with APC supporters.

screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

The FactCheckHub observed that Masari does not appear in the video and is not shown personally displaying the cash. Instead, the footage features an unidentified woman speaking in Hausa, with bundles of cash visible on the floor.

The FactCheckHub translated the Hausa audio accompanying the video. The woman says that Masari provided the money for distribution among women, describing it as money for their enjoyment. She states that the total amount is N100 million, with each beneficiary receiving N1 million.

In the recording, the woman also addresses Masari as “father” and expresses gratitude to him. However, The FactCheckHub could not independently establish whether the term was being used as a respectful or honorific reference to a benefactor or in a literal familial sense.

Notably, the translated audio makes no mention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), contrary to the claim in the post’s caption.

READ ALSO: Old video of Borno military attack falsely shared as recent killing of Christians

While the video footage and cash display are real, the caption provided by the poster misrepresents the context of the clip by claiming Masari himself is shown displaying bundles of money to share with APC supporters.

VERDICT

The claim that a video shows Ibrahim Masari displaying bundles of cash to be shared with APC supporters is MISLEADING. The video does not show Masari or mention the APC. Instead, it features a woman speaking in Hausa who claims that Masari provided N100 million to be distributed among women, with each beneficiary receiving N1 million.

Old video of Borno military attack falsely shared as recent killing of Christians

Nurudeen Akewushola
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Old video of Borno military attack falsely shared as recent killing of Christians

A disturbing video showing multiple bodies lying on the ground is circulating online, with social media users claiming that the victims were Christians recently killed by Fulani Islamist groups in Nigeria.

The claim was shared on X on 8 September 2026, by an account identified as PSAFLIVE (@PSAFLive).

The post reads:

“NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS: Fulani Islamic groups are killing Nigeria Christians. Scores of people have killed in the past few days, the Islamic groups have beheaded others who refused to convert to Islam. Living in Nigeria has become an extreme sport for Nigerians, they must survive extreme poverty while running away from Islam groups.”

The post was accompanied by a video showing several bodies lying on the ground has generated over 300 reposts and more than 400 likes as of 8 September.

CLAIM

Video shows Christians recently killed by Fulani Islamic groups in Nigeria.

Screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

The video being circulated as evidence of recent killings is not recent.

A search for the footage led to a Truth Nigeria report published on 5 June 2026, more than three months before the viral post was shared.

The report, titled “Boko Haram Attack Leaves 8 Soldiers Dead in Borno — Reports,” featured the same footage showing bodies lying on the ground and wrapped in blankets.

According to the report, the video showed the aftermath of an attack on a Nigerian military formation in Borno State.

The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of 5 June, when insurgents attacked a military base in Borno.

The incident was also reported by other media organisations. A Premium Times report published on 5 June reported that insurgents attacked a military base in Borno, with eight soldiers initially reported killed.

However, the Nigerian military later confirmed the attack but provided a different breakdown of the casualties. In a Premium Times report published on 6 June, the military said five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed during the attack on the Forward Operating Base in Mandaragirau, Borno State.

Therefore, contrary to the viral post’s suggestion that the footage shows people killed “in the past few days,” the video is linked to an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026.

Available reports indicate that the footage showed the aftermath of an attack on a Nigerian military base. There is no evidence that the bodies in the video were Christians killed for refusing to convert to Islam.

The claim also provides no evidence to support its attribution of the attack to “Fulani Islamic groups.”

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows a recent killing of Christians by Fulani Islamic groups in Nigeria is MISLEADING. It is footage from the aftermath of a 5 June 2026, attack on a military base in Borno State, months before the 8 September post was made. Reports indicate that soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force were among those killed in the attack.

Claim that youths burned Tinubu posters after Kano APC rally is false

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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Claim that youths burned Tinubu posters after Kano APC rally is false

A VIRAL video posted on X by a verified user @abdullahiisha25 purports to show angry youths pulling down and setting fire to billboards and posters of President Bola Tinubu following an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kano State.

The caption accompanying the video states:

“After the APC campaign rally in Kano angry youths were seen pulling down Tinubu billboards and posters and burning them as their frustrations against Tinubu get stronger by the day. Tinubu must go Tinubu must go Tinubu must go Tinubu is a one term President.”

As of 7 September 2026, the post has accumulated over 46,000 views, 600 likes and over 300 retweets.

READ: No evidence video shows Fulani boy being trained to slaughter Christians in Nigeria

CLAIM

Video shows angry youths burning and pulling down President Bola Tinubu’s campaign posters and billboards following an APC rally in Kano.

Screenshot of the viral post

 

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.

The FactCheckHub conducted a forensic analysis of the visual material. An evaluation of different keyframes of the video using AI-detection tools, including Sightengine and ImageDetector, revealed a 99% and 91% probability that the video was AI-generated. The detectors identified key diffusion and generative artifacts in the rendering of the flames, paper textures, and background elements.

result from image detector

Furthermore, a review of credible news reports on the APC rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano shows that an incident did occur after the event. However, the reports, including Daily Trust’s account, described an attack on journalists by suspected thugs and did not corroborate claims of a widespread protest in which members of the public burnt Tinubu’s posters or political billboards.

READ ALSO: No, video does not show NDC supporters protesting against president Tinubu

Media outlets, including The Whistler and Daily Trust, reported that journalists returning from the venue were ambushed near Kofar Nassarawa. The reports did not corroborate the additional claim that angry youths destroyed or burnt posters of President Bola Tinubu.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows angry youths burning President Bola Tinubu’s posters after an APC rally in Kano is FALSE. Analysis of the footage using AI-detection tools found strong indications that it was generated using artificial intelligence. Additionally, credible reports on the incident following the rally contain no evidence that Tinubu’s posters were burnt by angry youths.

No, Seyi Makinde did not say Tinubu removed petrol subsidy to enrich himself

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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No, Seyi Makinde did not say Tinubu removed petrol subsidy to enrich himself

A VIRAL post on social media attributes a statement regarding petrol subsidy removal to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde.

Makinde is the serving governor of Oyo State and is currently serving his second term, having first assumed office in May 2019. He has since crossed over to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) party, which adopted him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.

The claim, posted by a verified X user @IU_Wakilii with the caption:

“Tinubu Removes Petrol Subsidy to Enrich Himself and Governors While the Masses Suffer, Says Governor Makinde”

As of 8 September 2026, the post has gained over 309,000 views, 4,300 likes, and 1,400 reposts.

READ: Video does not show Nigerian troops neutralising Oyo kidnappers

CLAIM

Governor Seyi Makinde claimed that President Bola Tinubu removed petrol subsidy to enrich himself and state governors while the masses suffer.

Screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.

The FactCheckHub reviewed statements made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on petrol pricing and subsidy policy to determine whether he said President Bola Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy to enrich himself and state governors.

The FactCheckHub traced Makinde’s comments to the September 2026 edition of his official newsletter, The Business of Governance, and compared his remarks with the claim circulating online. His comments were also reported by news outlets, including Daily Trust and Sahara Reporters.

In his comments, Makinde called for a fundamental rethink of Nigeria’s petroleum pricing system, arguing that citizens should not bear additional financial burdens because of the government’s failure to secure the country’s borders, which allows fuel smuggling to remain profitable.

He said securing Nigeria’s borders is the responsibility of the government and that the cost of its failure to do so should not be passed on to citizens.

At no point in the newsletter did Makinde state that President Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy to “enrich himself and governors while the masses suffer.” Rather, he argued that the fuel subsidy debate had been wrongly reduced to a binary choice between subsidising petrol and charging the full market price. He instead called for greater transparency in crude oil benchmarks, refining costs, distribution expenses and other components of the petroleum pricing system.

READ ALSO: Old 2023 footage of Tinubu’s national address falsely shared as recent (UPDATED)

VERDICT

The claim that Seyi Makinde said President Bola Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy to enrich himself and state governors while the masses suffer is FALSE. Makinde’s published comments show that he criticised Nigeria’s petroleum pricing framework and the government’s handling of border security but did not make the statement attributed to him.

No, viral video does not show Peter Obi, Adams Oshiomhole in a ‘raw interview’

Nurudeen Akewushola
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No, viral video does not show Peter Obi, Adams Oshiomhole in a ‘raw interview’

A video circulating on social media claims to show the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi and Nigerian lawmaker, Adams Oshiomhole engaging in a heated exchange over Nigeria’s fuel subsidy.

The video, shared on X on 3 September 2026, portrays the two politicians responding to each other in what was described as a “raw interview.”

The post was shared by an X user, @felixherbt, with the caption:

“A must watch video. Peter Obi clashed with Adams Oshiomhole in a raw interview.Where is the subsidy money going to? Adams couldn’t answer 😳😳”

The claim has generated over 1000 reposts and more than 2000 likes as of 9 September 2026.

CLAIM

A video shows Peter Obi clashing with Adams Oshiomhole during a “raw interview” over the removal of fuel subsidy.

Screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

A reverse image search using keyframes extracted from the video led to a YouTube channel, Owllabaloo, where a version of the video was uploaded.

The video, published on YouTube on 18 June 2025, was titled: “POLITRICS EP 2: PETER OBI CLASHED WITH ADAMS OSHIOMOLE IN A CONVERSATION THAT NEVER HAPPENED.”

Its description also included the labels “ROAST | DARK HUMOUR | SATIRE,” indicating that the content was intended as satire rather than a recording of an actual interview.

Further review of the video’s description showed that the purported conversation between Obi and Oshiomhole was not real. The video was edited to create the impression that the two politicians were responding directly to each other.

The YouTube platform also identified the content as being made with AI.

Therefore, there is no evidence that Peter Obi and Oshiomhole had the “raw interview” portrayed in the viral video. The footage was created by combining and manipulating separate clips to depict a conversation that did not take place.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Peter Obi and Adams Oshiomhole engaging in a real “raw interview” is MISLEADING. The original version was uploaded to YouTube in June 2025 and was clearly labelled as satire and a conversation “that never happened.” The footage was edited to create a false impression that the two politicians were directly responding to each other.

No evidence video shows Fulani boy being trained to slaughter Christians in Nigeria

Nurudeen Akewushola
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No evidence video shows Fulani boy being trained to slaughter Christians in Nigeria

A video circulating on social media has been shared with a claim that it shows a Fulani boy being trained to “slaughter Christians” in Nigeria.

The video shows a young boy seated in a sandy, desert-like environment and holding a rifle. He briefly interacts with people off-camera before raising the weapon and firing a shot towards a tree.

The video was shared on X by an account, @@okanumeee27 with the caption: “Nigeria Fulani Islamic Jihadists Terrorists Children Are Now Learning How Kill Christians, While Some People Are Waiting For U.S To Come & Help Them In That Country Of Particular Concern Called Nigeria. Nobody Will Protect You Try & Defend Yourself. .”

As of 8 September 2026, the post had garnered over 40 reposts and more than 55 likes.

CLAIM

A video shows a Fulani boy in Nigeria being trained to “slaughter Christians.”

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is UNPROVEN.

First, the video contains no identifiable feature establishing that it was recorded in Nigeria or that the boy is Fulani. There are no visible flags, signs, distinctive regional clothing or other geographical markers that establish its location.

A reverse-image search of keyframes did not produce credible results establishing that the footage originated in Nigeria.

The audio in the video also provides clues about the language being spoken. The speech does not appear to be in Hausa, or Fulfude English but in Arabic. The phrase heard after the shot reads “قسم بالله ولد… شاطر!”, which means “I swear to God, the boy… is skilful/smart!”

Although the footage appears to show a child being coached to fire a firearm at a target, there is no evidence in the video or the sources reviewed by The FactCheckHub that the boy was being trained to attack Christians. The religious and ethnic context attached to the video is therefore unsupported by the available evidence.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows a Fulani boy in Nigeria being trained to “slaughter Christians.” While the footage appears to show a young boy receiving instructions while firing a firearm, the available evidence does not establish where the video was recorded, the identity or ethnicity of the boy, or that the activity was connected to attacks against Christians.

Social media post falsely claims routine medical screenings cause cancer

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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Social media post falsely claims routine medical screenings cause cancer

A VIRAL post on X claims that routine medical screening and diagnostic tests, including Pap smears, mammograms, and COVID-19 tests, expose people to cancer-causing substances or radiation and could therefore cause cancer.

The claim was posted by X use @RameseSanders with the text:

“So let me get this straight… Pap smear brushes used to sweep the cervix to screen for cancer are sterilised with ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen. Mammograms used to screen for breast cancer expose breast tissue to radiation and NN-EMFs. COVID tests used swabs in kits that contain sodium azide, a known toxic chemical. It almost seems like they want you to get cancer.”

As of 8 September 2026, the post has gained over 91,000 views, 5,800 likes, and more than 1,800 reposts.

READ: Claim that genetic mutation makes people entirely immune to HIV is misleading

CLAIM

Standard medical screenings including Pap smears, mammograms, and COVID-19 swab tests contain dangerous carcinogens, radiation, or toxic chemicals intended to cause cancer.

Screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.

The FactCheckHub examined each assertion made in the post regarding medical device manufacturing and diagnostic procedures.

A Pap smear (Papanicolaou smear) is a screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from the cervix and examining them for precancerous or cancerous changes.

Dr Steve Okoro, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, explained that Pap smears can be performed using two main methods: conventional cytology and liquid-based cytology.

In a conventional Pap smear, cells are collected from the cervix, spread onto a glass slide, immediately fixed and sent to a laboratory for examination. In liquid-based cytology, a plastic cytobrush or broom is used to collect cells from the cervix. The collected material is then rinsed into a vial containing a preservative solution for laboratory processing.

Okoro said the sampling devices are designed for single use and are discarded after the sample is collected. He added that if any health facility reuses such devices, as suggested in the viral post, it would be contrary to established medical standards. Standard practice requires collection tools to be used once and then discarded or, where applicable, placed in the preservative vial for laboratory processing.

Therefore, he said the claim that Pap-smear procedures expose patients to cancer-causing substances through reused collection devices is not supported by standard medical practice.

Regarding mammography, Dr Amali Joshua, a Resident Radiologist, said the claim is incorrect. He explained that mammography uses low-dose X-rays and breast compression to produce detailed images of breast tissue. Although the procedure exposes patients to a small amount of radiation, he said the benefits of mammography, particularly its role in the early detection of breast cancer, outweigh the associated risks.

Regarding COVID-19 tests, medical guidance and information from Poison Control show that the nasal swab used to collect a sample is a sterile collection device and does not contain the liquid reagent used in some test kits. Some test kits contain liquid reagents that may include small amounts of sodium azide as a preservative. The reagent is contained in a vial and is not applied to the swab before it is inserted into the nose.

VERDICT

The claim that Pap smears, mammograms and COVID-19 tests are designed to cause cancer or expose patients to harmful chemicals is FALSE. Medical evidence shows that these procedures and tests are designed to detect or diagnose disease, not cause it. While some procedures, such as mammography, involve limited exposure to potential risks, health authorities consider the benefits of appropriate screening and testing to outweigh these risks. When used as intended and in accordance with established medical standards, these procedures do not expose patients to substances known to cause cancer.

 

No, Katsina Hisbah did not order all Nigerian states to shut down nightclubs

Nurudeen Akewushola
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No, Katsina Hisbah did not order all Nigerian states to shut down nightclubs

A claim circulating on X alleges that a Hisbah, a religious police force in Northern Nigeria, has directed every state in Nigeria to stop nightclub activities or face consequences under Sharia law.

The Hisbah is a religious police force established by state governments in various states in Northern Nigeria to enforce Sharia laws among Muslims.

The claim was shared by an X account, Bia Pulse, alongside a video featuring a screenshot of a news report published by Premium Times.

The post reads:

“Islamic Hisbah armed group warns every state in Nigeria to stop nightclubs or face the consequences under Sharia law. They are coming out clearer now. The Islamisation of Nigeria is the top agenda of the Fulanis.”

CLAIM

Katsina State Hisbah has ordered every state in Nigeria to stop nightclub activities or face consequences under Sharia law.

screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.

The claim appears to have misrepresented a genuine report about a directive issued by the Katsina State Hisbah Board.

A Premium Times report published on 20 February 2025 reported that the Katsina State Hisbah Board banned nightclub activities within Katsina State, North-West Nigeria.

The report was titled, “Nigerian state bans nightclubs as Hisbah threatens tough actions.”

According to the report, the Katsina State Hisbah Commander-General, Aminu Usman, also known as Abu Ammar, announced the directive in a statement issued in Katsina.

The board directed nightclub operators in Katsina State to shut down their establishments, citing Islamic principles, the need to uphold moral values and security concerns. The report also stated that relevant security agencies in the state were informed to ensure compliance.

Other media organisations, including The Punch and The Guardian, also reported the directive in February 2025.

However, there is nothing in the Premium Times report or other reports reviewed by The FactCheckHub indicating that the Katsina State Hisbah Board ordered every state in Nigeria to ban nightclubs.

The directive was specifically issued by the Katsina State Hisbah Board and applied to Katsina State, not the entire country.

The claim also provides no evidence to support the assertion that the directive represented an attempt to “Islamise Nigeria” or that such an agenda was being pursued by the Fulani ethnic group. These are interpretations and allegations not supported by the reports on the Katsina directive.

VERDICT

The claim that the Katsina State Hisbah ordered every state in Nigeria to stop nightclub activities or face consequences under Sharia law is FALSE. The directive reported by Premium Times was issued by the Katsina State Hisbah Board and applied specifically to nightclub activities in Katsina State.

No evidence image shows Fulani communities fleeing northern Nigeria towns

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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No evidence image shows Fulani communities fleeing northern Nigeria towns

A POST shared by verified X user @ChinasaNworu, purports to show members of Fulani communities carrying belongings and fleeing towns across Northern Nigeria due to rising insecurity.

The caption accompanying the post states:

“Just in! According to reports, many Fulani communities have being asked to leave many towns and communities in the northern Nigeria due to the insecurity caused by Fulani bandits, Fulani terrorist, and Fulani jihadist in the Northern region. Many Fulanis are accused of harboring and aiding their kinsmen who are seriously involved in criminality. Sooner or later many communities will turn against Fulanis not only the criminals, but also their peaceful relatives living in towns in villages. @radiobiafralive @NGRSenate @HouseNGR #divideNigerianow”

As of 7 September 2026, the post has garnered over 4,500 views, 180 likes and over 190 retweets.

Similar images and videos also circulated here, and here.

READ: 2023 video falsely shared as recent bandit attack in Niger State

CLAIM

Image shows Fulani community members being evicted and fleeing towns across Northern Nigeria due to insecurity.

Screenshot of the post

FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is UNPROVEN.

The FactCheckHub analysed the visual footage and the context of the claims shared in the post.

An examination of the image and the circulating media across social media platforms shows that the post does not provide a specific location, town or date for the alleged incident. The absence of identifiable geographic markers or verifiable metadata makes it difficult to establish the time and location of the footage, leaving the content without sufficient context.

Also, visual analysis of the individuals featured in the footage does not provide definitive evidence of their ethnic identity. Although some of the individuals are wearing hijabs, The FactCheckHub could not independently establish their ethnicity or the community they belong to based on the visuals alone. The post therefore makes a broad attribution of ethnic identity to the individuals without providing verifiable evidence to support the claim.

While insecurity has resulted in internal displacement in parts of Nigeria, The FactCheckHub found no credible news reports or official records supporting the claim that the individuals depicted in the image were fleeing their communities due to expulsion or displacement.

READ ALSO: EXPLAINER: What you need to know about noma in Nigeria

The FactCheckHub has previously fact-checked a post shared by the account. However, this previous fact-check does not establish the authenticity or context of the current image. Based on the available evidence, The FactCheckHub could not independently verify the identities of the individuals depicted or establish when and where the image was taken.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Fulani community members fleeing towns in Northern Nigeria is UNPROVEN. Publicly available evidence neither proves nor disproves the statement, as the footage lacks verifiable location data, timestamps, and contextual documentation.

2023 video falsely shared as recent bandit attack in Niger State

Zainab ABDULRASAQ
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2023 video falsely shared as recent bandit attack in Niger State

A VIRAL video shared on social media claims to show recent abduction carried out by bandits in Niger State, Nigeria.

The video depicts several individuals who appear to be held captive, surrounded by armed men in a forested location.

The claim was posted on 21 August 2026 by verified X user @ChinasaNworu, alongside the caption:

“Fulani Islamic terrorists held a mass assembly of Christian hostages. The Muslims forced these believers, from multiple tribes, to beg in their native languages to be ransomed.This evil is intolerable and the political class is playing with the lives of people.

Since this is the part they have chosen Biafraland will be their grave yard for this horrible and abominable behaviors .

@radiobiafralive @mfa_russia @realDonaldTrump @HouseForeignGOP @HouseNGR @GoitaAssimi @CapitaineIb226”

As of 7 September 2026, the post had garnered more than 6,000 views, 300 reposts and 260 likes on X.

READ:Claim that genetic mutation makes people entirely immune to HIV is misleading

CLAIM

Video shows recent bandit attack and abduction of residents in Niger State.

Screenshot of the viral post

FINDINGS

Niger State is located in the north-central region of Nigeria. In recent years, the state has faced growing security challenges, particularly from banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities. Insecurity has become a significant concern across parts of Niger State, with armed bandits targeting communities, motorists, farmers and security personnel.

However, findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

To verify the origin and timeline of the video, The FactCheckHub conducted a reverse image search and keyword search using keyframes extracted from the circulating footage.

The investigation revealed that the video is not recent and dates back to 2023.

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the footage originated from an abduction incident in the Kafin Koro and Kwagana communities located in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Reports from March 2023 indicate that terrorists abducted more than 60 residents, mostly farmers, in the affected communities.

In June 2023, the abductors reportedly released the footage as part of a ransom demand, showing the captives bound and held at gunpoint. The incident was subsequently reported by several news outlets.

Subsequent news reports, including a report by Media Talk Africa, confirmed that the remaining 56 kidnapped victims shown in the footage were released on 6 August 2023, after a ransom was reportedly paid.

READ ALSO: Manipulated video falsely shows Peter Obi miscalculating Ghana’s health budget

Further cross-checks revealed that the same video had been circulated online months earlier. For instance, All Facts Newspaper reposted the footage on Facebook months ago, providing further evidence that the video is not recent.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows a recent bandit attack in Niger State is MISLEADING. Findings confirm that the footage dates back to an abduction incident in Kafin Koro and Kwagana communities located in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State in early 2023.The captives shown in the footage were subsequently released in August 2023.

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