Police Debunk Viral ‘Wanted’ Notice on Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo, Label It Fake News
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a viral “wanted” notice circulating on social media about popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo.
The notice, which claimed that Ojo was wanted by the Office of the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit, has been described as “false, misleading, and not issued by the Force.”
In a statement released on its official Facebook page, the NPF clarified that the viral poster did not originate from the police and was never published on any of its verified platforms.
The statement read:
“FAKE NEWS ALERT! This ‘WANTED’ poster of actress Iyabo Ojo did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force. It is false, misleading & was never posted on any official NPF platform. Disregard & stop spreading fake news.”
The police also urged Nigerians to verify information only through official communication channels to avoid falling victim to misinformation.
“Verify only from official NPF channels,” the statement added.
