Terrorism: FCT police warn content creators, arrest man behind viral video

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Terrorism: FCT police warn content creators, arrest man behind viral video

The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, warned content creators against posting videos that could incite panic. A TikToker, Pam Joseph, was arrested after sharing a viral video claiming that terrorists had invaded Abuja. The suspect admitted to creating the video to gain followers on TikTok.

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