Nigeria Police Force Debunks Viral Video of Schoolgirl Smoking Cannabis

A viral video showing a schoolgirl smoking cannabis has caused concern among parents and on social media, with many believing it was from a Nigerian school. However, the Nigeria Police Force has revealed that the video is not from Nigeria, but rather from Zimbabwe, based on the language spoken and the caption of the original post. The Police have warned Nigerians to be careful about spreading unverified information, especially on social media.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has identified a viral video showing a schoolgirl smoking cannabis as not being from Nigeria, but from Zimbabwe.
  • The video was first posted on an Instagram page, @rusape_celebs_tv, which is based in Rusape, a town in Zimbabwe, with a caption written in Shona.
  • The people in the video were speaking English and Shona, a language spoken mostly in Zimbabwe and parts of Southern Africa, with no Nigerian language or accent heard.
  • The Police have urged Nigerians to stop spreading such videos without knowing the full facts, as they can cause unnecessary panic and harm individuals and communities.
  • ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, advised Nigerians to be careful about spreading unverified information on social media.

Statistics:

  • The video was posted on an Instagram page, @rusape_celebs_tv, which has a significant following in Zimbabwe.
  • The caption with the original post was written in Shona, indicating that the video is from Zimbabwe.
  • The video has been widely shared on social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram.

Sources:

  • ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Force.