The Presidency has refuted claims circulating in a viral video alleging that a chef attached to the Presidential Villa was arrested over a purported plan to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The video, which spread widely across social media platforms over the weekend, alleged that security operatives apprehended a member of the presidential kitchen staff following intelligence reports of suspicious activities related to food prepared within restricted areas of the Villa.
It further claimed that a special police squad was deployed and that security within the presidential complex was subsequently heightened.
According to the unverified report, the alleged arrest followed what it described as credible threats to the President’s life, triggering a coordinated investigation by security agencies responsible for safeguarding the nation’s leadership.
The content also insinuated that the unnamed staff member was taken into custody for interrogation while authorities examined supposed evidence tied to the alleged poisoning attempt.
However, in a swift response, the Presidency dismissed the claims as entirely false.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the video as fabricated and misleading, stressing that no such incident occurred at the Presidential Villa.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the report and cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of inciting fear or confusion.
Onanuga further advised members of the public to rely solely on official government communication channels for accurate and credible updates regarding matters concerning the President and national security.
