Viral reports that one of its helicopters was used to transport food to armed bandits in Kogi State have been refuted by the Nigeria Police Force, which called the assertions “misleading and false.”
The police confirmed in a press release issued on Tuesday, signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, that the video circulating on social media actually showed a “legitimate security operation” in Kogi State’s Obajana axis.
According to the statement, “the Force categorically states that the video captures a legitimate security operation, in contrast to the misleading and false narrative suggesting that the aircraft was used to deliver food items to bandits.”
The police claim that a coalition of joint security forces, comprising hunters, local vigilantes, and police officers, carried out the operation on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The helicopter’s deployment was a component of a larger tactical effort to combat violent crimes in the area, including banditry.
The police helicopter was deployed as part of the mission to provide aerial support and surveillance to ground forces involved in the tactical operation,” Adejobi stated.
The Force emphasised that it remains resolute in its efforts to secure all parts of the country and condemned the spread of unverified information that could undermine public trust.
“The Force hereby urges members of the public to disregard the unfounded and mischievous claims surrounding the viral video. Citizens are encouraged to rely solely on official police communication channels for accurate and verified information regarding security activities,” the NPF stated.
Adejobi reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to national security and assured Nigerians that it would continue to work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure safety.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians and will continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to enhance public safety and national security,” he said.
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