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The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral voice recording alleging an attempted kidnapping in the state.
The command warned that an accompanying photograph was generated by artificial intelligence and should not be treated as credible evidence.
It said it activated its verification process upon receiving the information, which alleged that four people dressed as market women attempted to kidnap someone along Woji Bridge in a Keke bus.
“Following comprehensive checks, it was confirmed that no incident of such nature was reported at any Police Division or formation within the Rivers State Police Command,” the command said in a statement on Saturday.
The police said they made efforts to contact the originator of the viral recording, but all attempts “proved abortive.”
“A preliminary digital assessment of the photograph being circulated in support of the allegation and purported arrest of the so-called women displayed on the viral photograph revealed clear indicators that it is artificial intelligence (AI)-generated and should not be regarded as authentic or credible evidence,” the statement read.
The command said a comprehensive investigation had been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible for creating and circulating the false and misleading content, which it said was capable of causing unnecessary panic, fear and public disorder.
Anyone found culpable will be prosecuted under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act 2015, the police said.
Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, reassured residents that Rivers State remained peaceful, safe and secure.
“The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property,” the statement said.
The command urged members of the public to refrain from creating, sharing, or amplifying unverified reports, manipulated content, or AI-generated images that could mislead the public or incite unnecessary fear.
“Citizens are advised to verify information through official channels before disseminating it,” the police said.
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RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMANDRIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND REACTS TO VIRAL AUDIO RECORDING AND AI-GENERATED IMAGE; WARNS AGAINST THE SPREAD OF FALSE INFORMATION
The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a voice recording and an accompanying photograph… pic.twitter.com/GNcZd3ufj2
— ASP Agabe Blessing (@AgabeBlessing) July 18, 2026
