Police debunk viral terror alert in Abuja, arrest suspect over false video

Author: Olarewaju RasheedatPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police debunk viral terror alert in Abuja, arrest suspect over false video

The Nigeria Police Force dismissed a viral video claiming an ongoing terrorist attack in Abuja as false and misleading. One Pam Joseph was arrested for his connection to the creation and spread of the video, which aimed to incite panic among the public. The police emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing and warned that spreading false information could disrupt public peace.

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