Nigeria Lagos Police Debunk Kidnap Claims, Say Peller is “Safe and Sound”

The Digest:

A viral video sparked a kidnapping scare for popular Nigerian TikToker Peller, but the Lagos State Police Command has clarified that he is safe and was not abducted.

Key Points:

• A viral video suggested that TikToker Peller was kidnapped.
• The clip showed him in a heated altercation with armed men.
• The Lagos State Police Command has stated that Peller is safe.
• The police spokesperson confirmed that it was an incident, not a kidnapping.
• The public was advised to avoid spreading unverified information.
• Peller is reportedly at home, with his car and property intact.
• Police are currently investigating the original incident.

The incident is a cautionary tale about The Digital Scare. It shows how quickly unverified information can spread online and cause unnecessary panic.

Sources: Vanguard, Lagos State Police