Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, has cleared the air regarding a disturbing video of a school girl smoking cannabis. The video, which has spread rapidly across social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, was widely believed to have come from Nigeria. However, according to Adejobi, investigations now show the footage is not Nigerian, but rather from Zimbabwe.
The video shows a young girl, dressed in school uniform, smoking what appears to be cannabis. She is surrounded by other students, who cheer her on. This video quickly sparked fear among Nigerian parents and educators, with many questioning the state of discipline and drug awareness in Nigerian schools.
Adejobi noted that the police took immediate steps to trace the origin of the video. During their investigation, several clues pointed to the fact that it was not recorded in Nigeria. One of the biggest pieces of evidence was the language spoken in the video. The individuals in the footage spoke both English and Shona — a local language mainly spoken in Zimbabwe and nearby areas of southern Africa. There were no traces of Nigerian languages or accents in the audio.
He also noted that the original post of the video was shared on Instagram by a page named @rusape_celebs_tv, which is known to operate from Rusape, a town in Zimbabwe. The caption accompanying the video was also written in Shona, further confirming its location.
“The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a deeply concerning video currently circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, depicting a school-aged girl smoking what appears to be cannabis, surrounded and cheered on by her classmates,” Adejobi said.
He warned the public to be careful about spreading false or unverified content, especially when it could harm the reputation of individuals, schools, or even an entire country.
According to Adejobi, the police remain committed to protecting the image of Nigeria and ensuring that accurate information is shared with the public. He urged people to always check the facts before reposting or reacting to such sensitive content online.
“The Force strongly encourages responsible sharing of information and thorough verification of sources before amplifying potentially harmful claims,” he added.
