Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has shared a video on social media, claiming that it shows political violence in Isan-Ekiti just hours before the opening of polls in the ongoing June 20 governorship election in the state. Isaac Fayose wrote, “One killed, police station torched as political violence erupts in...
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FACT CHECK: IGP says police escort for VIPs on election day is an offence
On November 6, 2023, the CDD War Room received a claim via our Check by Meedan app. According to the claim, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), at a townhall meeting said it is an offence for a Police officer to escort any VIP on election day. He added that election day is an exemption...
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FACT CHECK: Do these images show arrested thugs after shooting an elderly woman in Nembe?
On November 6, 2023, a claim was being circulated with images attached across Facebook pages. A version of the claim reads that “Political thug caught with charms and arms in Nembe in Bayelsa State when he and his gang reported shot an elderly woman to death.” Claim: Image shows thugs caught with charms and arms...