TD Mr. Ifechukwu Dennis has been arrested by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) special team in connection with the alleged deepfake audio of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Presidency had described the viral audio purportedly featuring President Tinubu as fake and called for those responsible for creating and circulating the recording to be identified and prosecuted.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made those remarks in late May 2026.
Mr. Dennis was arrested in connection with the creation of a purported deepfake audio recording attributed to the president.
In the meantime, though, as of press time, there is no official statement from the Nigeria Police Force regarding the arrest.
independent verification of the claim remains outstanding.
The development comes amid controversy surrounding a viral audio recording that allegedly featured President Tinubu making remarks on national issues and the 2027 political landscape.
The Presidency has publicly dismissed the recording as fabricated and called for legal action against those involved in its creation and dissemination.
The presidential spokesman previously described the audio as fake and warned about the dangers posed by manipulated digital content, including its potential to mislead the public and undermine trust in public institutions.
Experts have increasingly raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to create convincing but false audio and video materials, particularly in politically sensitive environments.
Authorities have continued to urge Nigerians to verify information from credible sources before sharing it online.
They emphasize responsible social media use and vigilance against misinformation.
Until an official police statement is issued, the reported arrest of Ifechukwu Dennis should be regarded as an unverified claim.
