Edo Assembly Speaker Confirms Arrest Over Fake Students’ Kidnapping Video

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly has announced the arrest of the person behind a viral video falsely claiming that bandits kidnapped pupils in Owan Local Government Area. Speaking at a press conference in Benin, he said local security officials and the LG chairman confirmed no abduction took place. The suspect faces legal action for spreading the rumor that caused panic among students. He reassured parents and residents that the situation is under control and urged students to return to school. He also praised the governor’s commitment and the Assembly’s approval of security equipment to safeguard schools across the constituency.

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