The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that suspected Lukarawa terrorists have infiltrated forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command described the claims contained in a viral video and accompanying voice note as false and misleading, stating that intelligence reports and security assessments do not support the allegations.

According to the police, investigations revealed that the video being circulated is an old clip that has been deliberately recycled and falsely presented as a recent incident to create fear and panic among residents.

“The Oyo State Police Command unequivocally rejects and dismisses the claims as false, misleading and entirely without factual basis,” the statement said.

The Command urged members of the public to verify security-related information through official channels before sharing it on social media.

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Despite debunking the reports, the police said security measures have been strengthened across the affected areas to reassure residents and sustain public confidence.

The Command disclosed that intelligence and covert operatives have been strategically deployed to border communities and other vulnerable locations within the Ogbomoso axis to reinforce existing security structures and improve early warning...

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