Presidency Confirms Police Arrest Of Man Who Spread Fake Audio About Tinubu (Photo)

The presidency has confirmed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a man identified as Ifechukwu Dennis for originating a fake voice that he passed on to members of the public as the voice of President Bola Tinubu.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the development to Naija News in a statement on Thursday, said Dennis was arrested by the crack team of the Inspector General of Police.

Onanuga also disclosed that the suspect was arrested in Benin.

According to him, the Police will soon issue an official statement.

“The IGP crack team has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis who originated the fake voice that he passed on to his gullible targets as President Tinubu’s voice. Dennis was arrested in Benin. The police will issue an official statement.” Onanuga wrote on his 𝕏 Account.

The presidential spokesperson added that another man who made a fake and reckless post about the security situation in Abuja has been arrested by the Police.

“The police have also arrested this Nigerian who made an alarming post about Abuja’s security, spreading fear among citizens. By arresting him, the police have sent the clear message that reckless users of the social media won’t go scot-free,” he wrote.