The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that women were beaten during a protest at the Government House in Ilorin, saying the footage is a digitally manipulated composite designed to mislead the public.
A video circulating online claimed that women protesters at the Government House in Ilorin on December 27, 2025, were assaulted during a demonstration.
The clip generated public outrage, prompting political and security attention. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq directed the Kwara State Police Command to investigate the matter following the widespread circulation of the video.
The alleged protest was said in some online posts to be connected with socio‑economic concerns and security issues faced by residents, according to earlier reports linked to the video.
In an official statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Kwara State, SP Adetoun Ejire‑Adeyemi, said forensic analysis showed that the video was not an authentic recording of the events described.
The command said the footage was created by splicing together unrelated clips of violent altercations with scenes from a peaceful protest to fabricate a false narrative.
“The video currently circulating is a digitally manipulated composite,” the statement said, noting that some images accompanying the clip originated from incidents that occurred several months earlier and were unconnected to the protest in Ilorin.
The police also said efforts to locate and interview the women featured in the video were unsuccessful, as no person had come forward to lodge a formal complaint of assault.
Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, condemned the spread of unverified content that could incite public disorder and urged demonstrators to liaise with security agencies before holding protests.
He said such coordination helps the police provide adequate security, prevent infiltration by hoodlums and protect participants and bystanders.
The police rejection of the video’s authenticity highlights ongoing concerns about misinformation and digitally manipulated content circulating on social media. False or misleading videos can inflame tensions and undermine public trust in security institutions if not accurately verified.
Authorities’ emphasis on verifying information before sharing is part of broader efforts to maintain peace and public order, especially around politically sensitive events or protests.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting rights and maintaining law and order across the state, warning that the deliberate circulation of false content could attract legal consequences.
The Kwara State Police Command has categorically described as fake and misleading a viral video alleging the beating of women protesters at the Government House in Ilorin. Police forensic analysis concluded that the footage was a manipulated composite.
Authorities have called for caution in sharing unverified content and reiterated their role in safeguarding public peace and security.
