TikToker arrested after allegedly posting fake bandit attack videos

A 25-year-old TikTok content creator and fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedlly posting fake videos alleging bandit attacks and kidnappings in Atan, Ado-Odo/Ota area of the state. Oloyede, popularly known on TikTok as “Nice Boy,” and currently in the custody of the police, reportedly admitted that […]

A 25-year-old TikTok content creator and fashion designer, Kowiu Oloyede, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedlly posting fake videos alleging bandit attacks and kidnappings in Atan, Ado-Odo/Ota area of the state.
Oloyede, popularly known on TikTok as “Nice Boy,” and currently in the custody of the police, reportedly admitted that he created the videos to gain followers and become famous like popular streamer, Peller.
The first video, posted last Monday, showed Oloyede hiding in a bush alongside two others while gunshot sounds played in the background. The clip carried the caption, “Bandit is in Atan, help us ooo,” creating panic among residents and social media users.
In the video, the trio appeared frightened and claimed they could not find their mother, further fueling fears of insecurity in the community.
Days later, Oloyede uploaded another clip showing himself kneeling beside a man he falsely portrayed as a kidnapper.
In the video, he pleaded for mercy, claiming he had been abducted by a herdsman.
He later deleted the second post on Thursday after it began attracting widespread attention.
The suspect was paraded by the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Monday, at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
Speaking with journalists after his arrest, Oloyede confessed that he was inspired by other TikTok users who used similar gunshot sound effects to create viral content.
“I noticed people were using gunshot sounds on TikTok and getting followers, so I decided to try it too.
“I felt that was how Peller became famous. I didn’t know it would land me in trouble,” he said.
He explained that the first video was recorded behind his shop with the help of younger boys in the area.
Oloyede also revealed that the Fulani man featured in the second video was unaware he was being recorded.
According to him, the man had refused to participate, but his voice was captured while he questioned why Oloyede was kneeling before him.
The suspect denied being sponsored by anyone, adding that a neighbour had encouraged him by saying the videos could help him become famous online.
On his part, Babaseyi described the videos as false and misleading, warning content creators against spreading panic in society for social media attention.
Babaseyi stressed that the arrest should serve as a deterrent to residents and social media influencers to operate within the law and avoid content capable of causing fear or misinformation.