In a statement issued on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, the Police
Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said the Command became aware of a
video on social media in which a man, allegedly a bandit, threatened to attack
Ekiti State University and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science
and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BUOESTI).

According to him, the video and the accompanying rumours
caused fear in different parts of the state. However, investigations by the
Command revealed that the video was not real but an AI-generated fabrication
intended to cause panic.

“After thorough investigation, it was discovered that
neither the video nor the rumour of any planned attack in the state is true,”
Abutu said.

He added that, despite the fake nature of the video, the
command has deployed adequate security personnel across the state, especially
to border towns, schools, worship centres, public and private facilities, and
other identified black spots to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Also reacting, the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP
Joseph Eribo, urged residents to ignore the fake news and continue their
activities without fear.