Jigawa Police Refute Viral Video Claiming Armed Bandits’ Movement in Dutse Metropolis

The Jigawa State Police Command has issued a strong rebuttal to a viral video circulating across social media platforms that alleged the mass movement of armed bandits through the Dutse metropolis.

Dependable NG reports that the Command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, addressed the public concern in a press statement released on Wednesday. The statement acknowledged that the Command’s attention was drawn to a video clip alleging that on October 28, 2025, a large number of armed bandits, identifiable by their high-speed movement on Boxer brand motorcycles, were sighted moving through Dutse toward an unknown destination.

The Command, however, categorically stated that this report is “entirely false, misleading, and mischievous.” A thorough investigation conducted by the Police established that the individuals captured in the video were actually members of the Peace and Security Service Organisation (Hunters) from Bauchi State. The team was fully equipped with their traditional working tools, including dane guns, bows, and arrows. The Police confirmed that the group was merely returning from a meeting they had attended at Chai-Chai Sabuwa in Ringim Local Government Area when the video footage was recorded.

The Command urged all members of the public to completely disregard the viral video, noting that it is a clear case of misrepresentation intentionally capable of causing unnecessary tension and panic among the residents. The Police Command reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property for all good people of Jigawa State. Residents were called upon to remain calm, go about their lawful activities without fear, and continue to support the Police and other security agencies with timely and credible information to maintain peace, law, and order across the state.