The Lagos State Police Command has refuted social media claims that three men seen in a viral video were kidnappers, confirming that their investigations found the allegations to be false.
Previously, the command had responded to the video, which suggested that the three individuals were apprehended for kidnapping in Victory Estate Ago Palace, stating that an investigation was underway to verify the facts, identify those involved, and take appropriate action.
In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the police clarified that the incident was a case of misunderstanding that escalated into a violent altercation.
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He wrote, “In response to a viral video wherein some yet-to-be-identified persons around Victory Estate, Ago Okota are seen beating and humiliating three young men for being suspected kidnappers, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, today Wednesday, February 19, 2025 held a fact-finding meeting with the Chairman, Chief Security Officer, two other residents of Victory Estate and one of the men alleged in the video.
“After an extensive interview, it has been undisputedly proven that the three men in the video are not kidnappers and there was no kidnapping incident at the Estate.”
Hundeyin further stated that the estate chairman, chief security officer, and other security personnel have confirmed that the three men were not kidnappers, leading to the conclusion that the video was false.
The PPRO wrote, “The Chairman of the Estate Association told the CP that the people are not kidnappers, so also the Chief Security Officer and another Security Committee member equally told the CP that the three (3) men are not kidnappers and that there was no kidnapping incident at the Estate as seen falsely spread in the social media.
“It is concluded that the video is false, misleading and malicious to cause fear and apprehension in the Estate.”
Police investigations revealed that the three individuals had visited a friend at the estate around 10 p.m. on February 17, and a disagreement with a tricycle rider sparked the confusion.
“An altercation between the three (3) men and a tricycle rider degenerated into pandemonium and confusion in the Estate at that time,” the statement revealed.
In the statement, the command urged Lagosians to be cautious and verify news items before sharing them “to avoid spreading panic and fear in the minds of the people which can cause a threat to peace or which can lead to loss of life. People are implored not take laws into their hands.”
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