Police authorities in Oyo State have dismissed reports circulating on social media about a fresh bandit attack in parts of the state, saying the claims are false and misleading.

The clarification comes after panic spread online, with residents in some communities of Nigeria sharing unverified information about alleged renewed attacks.

According to the police, there was no confirmed bandit invasion or coordinated attack in the areas mentioned in the viral reports.

Security officials explained that what was reported online may have been triggered by unrelated incidents or misinformation that quickly spread across social media platforms.

They urged residents to verify information from official sources before sharing, warning that false reports can cause unnecessary fear and disrupt public peace.

The police also reassured the public that security deployments remain active across vulnerable areas in the state, especially following recent incidents involving kidnappings and school attacks.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to maintain stability and respond quickly to any genuine security threats.

Residents were encouraged to remain calm and report suspicious activity through official security channels rather than relying on unverified online claims.