The Nigeria Police Force has issued a firm rebuttal to a misleading video circulating online, which falsely suggests that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, harbours political ambitions in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the NPF, the video features a manipulated campaign billboard purportedly endorsing the IGP—a clear fabrication aimed at deceiving the public and dragging the apolitical office of the Inspector-General into partisan politics.
To clarify the facts, the police released two screenshots: the first showing the original, verifiable state of the location—including the legitimate billboard present there—and the second highlighting the doctored footage, which features a fake campaign poster digitally inserted.
“The video is not only baseless but a calculated attempt to misinform the public and discredit the IGP,” the statement read. “IGP Egbetokun has never expressed any political interest and remains wholly dedicated to his constitutional responsibilities as the head of the Nigeria Police Force.”
The Force also issued a strong warning against the spread of misinformation, urging members of the public to verify facts before sharing unconfirmed content.
“This is yet another reminder of the dangers of disinformation in the digital age. We assure Nigerians that those behind this deliberate attempt to mislead the public will be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” the statement concluded.
