Claim: A viral post claims that the police fired teargas canisters at Yiaga Africa election observers at the Independent Electoral Commission office in Ihiala local government. Verdict: False. A viral post circulated early on election day that some election observers deployed by Yiaga Africa were teargassed by the personnel of the Nigeria Police at the
Claim: A viral post claims that the police fired teargas canisters at Yiaga Africa election observers at the Independent Electoral Commission office in Ihiala local government.
Verdict: False.
A viral post circulated early on election day that some election observers deployed by Yiaga Africa were teargassed by the personnel of the Nigeria Police at the INEC office in Ihiala local government.
Ndrfactcheck contacted Yiaga Africa regarding the attack to verify its accuracy. The Programme Manager of Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu, stated that the observers concerned are not from YIAGA.
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Conclusion
This is misinformation that could create confusion and chaos on election day. The public is advised to confirm information from trusted news outlets or the organisation’s official platforms and websites before sharing, to avoid spreading misinformation and prevent heating up of the polity.
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