Oyo Police Dismiss Terrorist Invasion Claims as False Alarm

The Oyo State Police Command has come out strongly to debunk recent social media reports alleging that terrorists have infiltrated certain areas of the state. According to a statement issued by the command's spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on June 10, the claims making the rounds are entirely false and without any basis in fact. The statement described the viral video and accompanying voice note circulating on social media as an old clip that has been deliberately manipulated to cause fear and panic among the residents of Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park. The police command emphasized that their intelligence reports and security assessments do not support the allegations of terrorist invasion. 'The Oyo State Police Command unequivocally rejects and dismisses the claims as false, misleading and entirely without factual basis,' the statement reiterated. The command urged the public to always verify security-related information through official channels before sharing it on social media to avoid spreading misinformation. To reassure residents and maintain public confidence, the police have strengthened security measures across the affected areas. Intelligence and covert operatives have been strategically deployed to border communities and other vulnerable locations within the Ogbomoso axis. These operatives are working closely with traditional institutions, local security networks, hunters, vigilante groups, and community stakeholders to enhance intelligence gathering and ensure prompt responses to any security threats. Furthermore, the police have intensified visibility policing, confidence-building patrols, intelligence-led stop-and-search operations, and strategic deployments across Ogbomoso, the Old Oyo National Park corridor, and adjoining border communities.