Ogun Crime Watch has called on the Nigeria Police Force to invite Nollywood actor Kunle Afod for questioning over allegations that he circulated misleading information about the emergency response to a recent road accident at Saapade along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The group, in a statement signed by its president, Olumide Martin, questioned the timing of a video in which Afod reportedly criticised the response to the accident. According to the group, Ogun State emergency responders arrived at the scene at about 12:28 p.m., while Afod’s video was reportedly published a minute later.
Ogun Crime Watch urged the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the video and establish whether any laws were breached, while stressing that its call was not intended to prevent freedom of expression or legitimate criticism.
The accident reportedly involved a Mazda bus carrying 18 passengers, which suffered a tyre burst and crashed into a concrete barrier. Thirteen passengers were initially reported injured and taken to hospitals for treatment.
The group also urged public figures and social media users to verify information before commenting on emergencies, warning that inaccurate reports could mislead the public and undermine confidence in rescue agencies.