FCT POLICE COMMISSIONER WARNS CONTENT CREATORS OVER PANIC-INDUCING VIDEOS, ARREST TIKTOKER OVER FALSE TERRORISM CLAIM IN ABUJA

April 10, 2026

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By: Muftau Fatimo

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has issued a strong warning to content creators to refrain from sharing videos capable of inciting fear or panic within the territory.

He delivered the warning on Friday while detailing the arrest of a TikTok user, Pam Joseph, who was apprehended by command operatives after posting a viral video claiming that terrorists had invaded the nation’s capital, Abuja.

Reports indicate that a disturbing video circulated widely on social media on Thursday, alleging that heavily armed terrorists had infiltrated Abuja.

The video also indicated that gunshots have been “raining heavily” in parts of the city.

The FCT CP on Friday said a content creator behind the fake video was traced to Bwari and arrested.

He said the suspect admitted to the crime, stating that his aim was to gain followers on TikTok.

“When we got the video, we conducted a forensic analysis and got the picture of the person behind the voice.

“Our men looked for him and luckily apprehended him in a village in Bwari. We asked him the motive behind the video, he said he did it just to get followers on TikTok.

“All content creators should note that the police have advanced. If you put out a false video, we will look for you wherever you are hiding and get you arrested.

“Stop creating panic in the city. Saying that terrorists invaded Abuja is not a joke,” the CP said.