Police deny viral motorcycle video shows bandits, say riders are vigilantes, hunters (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigeria Police Force denied that a viral video shows police interacting with armed bandits, stating the riders are registered vigilantes and hunters working with security agencies. The video shows a motorcycle convoy passing security personnel without confrontation, and police condemned false claims as malicious.

• Nigeria Police Force denied claims that a viral video shows police interacting with armed bandits, stating the riders are vigilantes and hunters
• The video shows a convoy of motorcycles passing security personnel without confrontation, with no evidence of armed bandits
• Police condemned false claims as malicious and urged public to rely on official information
• Peace agreements with bandits in Katsina State may explain lack of hostility but ongoing military operations complicate this possibility