By Adeola Badru
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a widely circulated publication claiming to contain operational details of the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction in Ahoro-Esiele, describing the report as false, speculative, and capable of undermining security operations.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the publication—purportedly revealing suspects’ identities, intercepted communications, and financial transactions linked to the case—did not originate from the police or any authorised security agency.
According to the Command, the claims are unverified and include technical assertions that were neither issued nor approved by the authorities handling the investigation.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that the said publication is misleading, speculative, and not an official security report,” Ayanlade said.
He added that investigations into the abduction remain ongoing and are being conducted through intelligence-led operations, making it necessary to keep sensitive information confidential.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the investigation into the unfortunate incident remains active, sensitive, and intelligence-driven,” he said.
Ayanlade explained that operational details, identities of suspects, investigative leads, and financial intelligence linked to the case are classified to avoid compromising ongoing efforts and to support the arrest of those responsible.
He warned members of the public, bloggers, and online publishers against spreading unverified information, noting that such actions could mislead residents, create unnecessary panic, and jeopardise security operations.
“The Command therefore cautions members of the public, bloggers, and online publishers against the dissemination of unverified, exaggerated, or operationally sensitive information capable of misleading the public, causing panic, or undermining active security operations,” he said.
He further stated that the police would take legal action against anyone found deliberately circulating false information or obstructing the investigation.
The Command urged residents to rely only on official channels for updates on the case and other security developments in the state, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that those responsible are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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