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Ogun Crime Watch demands police investigate Nollywood actor over false accident claims
Ogun Crime Watch urges police to question Nollywood actor Kunle Afod for spreading false information about a road accident.
In brief
Ogun Crime Watch urges police to question Nollywood actor Kunle Afod for spreading false information about a road accident. Ogun Crime Watch has called on Nigeria Police to investigate Nollywood actor Kunle Afod over alleged false claims about a Saapade road accident. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Ogun Crime Watch calls for police action
Ogun Crime Watch has urged Nigeria Police to invite Nollywood actor Kunle Afod for questioning over alleged false information about a road accident.
Timing of Afod's video raises concerns
The group noted Afod published his video at 12:29 p.m., one minute after state emergency responders arrived at the accident scene at 12:28 p.m.
Accident details
A Mazda bus carrying 18 passengers crashed after a tyre burst on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Saapade, injuring 13 people.
Alleged political motive
Ogun Crime Watch claims Afod's video was designed to undermine public confidence in emergency response and advance opposition political narratives.
Public safety warning
The group urged motorists to observe speed limits, maintain vehicles properly, and comply with road safety regulations to prevent accidents.
Call for accountability
Ogun Crime Watch demanded police investigate whether laws were breached in circulating misleading information about the accident.
Victim support
The group commiserated with accident victims and wished those receiving medical attention a speedy recovery.
Social media responsibility
Ogun Crime Watch urged public figures and influencers to verify information before publishing during emergencies.
In short
Ogun Crime Watch has called on Nigeria Police to investigate Nollywood actor Kunle Afod over alleged false claims about a Saapade road accident.
