Security
Fact Guage:
Security
False claim circulates about countries with the most kidnapping cases
THE claim that certain countries have the highest rates of kidnappings has been circulating on social media.
The claim was made in a post by...
Security
Nigerian influencer makes false claims about Boko Haram insurgency, kidnapping
A Nigerian influencer and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that there have been no cases of Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria adding that...
Economy
Again, Buhari makes false claims about Nigeria’s economy, security during his presidency
FORMER Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has once again claimed that security and economy improved significantly in Nigeria during his eight-year democratic presidency.
He said this...
Security
Old image of kidnappers’ den busted in 2021 resurfaces online
AN X user, @BolanleCole, has posted an image showing a shady room alongside a claim that it shows a kidnappers' den meant for money...
Security
Doctored image of Tinubu barracks circulates online
An X user, @mario9jaa, has posted an image of the newly commissioned barracks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with Peter Obi’s name at...
Security
Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE
AN X user, @Voiceofigbos, has claimed that 50 people, including five Nigerian soldiers, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State, and as a...
Security
Video of razed properties allegedly by soldiers in Imo State is NOT recent
A video showing burnt structures near an expressway has circulated online with a claim that men of the Nigerian military had allegedly burnt down...
Security
Old photo of Igbo monarch arrested over kidnapping in Imo State resurfaces online
AN image purportedly showing a monarch from Nigeria's Southeastern region who was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over kidnapping has resurfaced online.
An...
Security
Old video of residents fleeing Nigeria’s South-East community resurfaces online
A video showing mass human movement on streets has been circulating online with a claim that it shows residents in parts of Southeastern Nigeria...
Security
Video does not show recent gunmen attack in Nigeria’s Southeast
A video showing vehicles engulfed by fire has resurfaced online with a claim that it shows vehicles conveying Nigerian policemen being set ablaze recently...
