Nigerian Police Reacts To Video Of School Girl Smoking Cannabis

The Nigerian Police Force has clarified that a viral video showing a school girl smoking cannabis did not happen in Nigeria, as many people claimed, but in Zimbabwe.

The video, which has been making the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, shows a young girl smoking what looks like Indian hemp while others cheer her on.

Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on Wednesday, warning the public to avoid spreading unverified information online, especially when it involves sensitive content.

According to the police, the video was shared with misleading captions suggesting it was recorded in a Nigerian school, causing panic among parents and concerned citizens.

The statement reads, “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a deeply concerning video currently circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, depicting a school-aged girl smoking what appears to be cannabis, surrounded and cheered on by her classmates.

“The video has been widely shared with captions suggesting the incident occurred within a Nigerian school, prompting significant concern and anxiety amongst Nigerian parents and the wider community.

“However, a preliminary investigation into its origin strongly suggests that the video did not originate in Nigeria, with multiple indicators pointing towards the video’s likely origin being in Zimbabwe.

“The evidence supporting this conclusion includes the language spoken within the video.

“Individuals featured are heard speaking in both English and Shona, the latter being a language predominantly spoken in Zimbabwe and parts of southern Africa.

“Critically, no Nigerian languages or discernable Nigerian accents are present in the audio.”

Adejobi revealed that the video was originally posted on an Instagram account named @rusape_celebs_tv, which is linked to Rusape, a town in Zimbabwe.

The police spokesman reminded Nigerians to always double-check the accuracy of what they share online.

He said spreading false or misleading content can damage reputations and cause unnecessary fear in society.

“The Force strongly encourages responsible sharing of information and thorough verification of sources before amplifying potentially harmful claims,” he said.

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