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Is the video of soldiers flogging civilians doctored as claimed by Gov Umahi?

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A 2-minute video has gone viral on social media showing military men in uniform flogging some civilians in Ebonyi State, allegedly under the supervision of the State Governor, Dave Umahi. However, in a statement by his aide, he claimed that the video was doctored. This claim is false.

Here is what we know:

It is not established whether those flogged in the video were civil servants or construction workers or ‘miscreants’ as the government described them. There was no proof from both the government or the tweep who posted the video.

However, forensic checks conducted on the video did not find any trace that it was doctored as claimed in the government’s statement.

Meanwhile, whether they were civil servants, construction workers, or ‘miscreants’, neither the governor nor the soldiers had the right to pronounce punishments on civilians without a fair trial.

 

CONCLUSION

The claim by the Ebonyi State government that the video was doctored is false.

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100 Editions Strong!

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6 months ago

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May 14, 2025

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Today, we proudly mark the 100th edition of the WABMA Fake News Debunker — published consistently in audio, video, and text formats.

This milestone is more than just a number. It is a testament to our resilience, commitment, and belief in the power of truth. For nearly two years, through changing tides and persistent challenges, we have worked tirelessly to expose misinformation, challenge disinformation, and protect the public discourse in West Africa.

Fake news undermines democracy, endangers lives, and erodes trust. That is why we have stayed the course — week after week — empowering citizens with facts, and strengthening media literacy across communities.

Thank you to every researcher, producer, presenter, and supporter who made this possible.
The work continues — because truth still matters.

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“Skin Whitening Injections, Naira Note Rumors & COVID-19 XEC in Nigeria – Debunker Ep. 96”

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10 months ago

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December 23, 2024

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🔥 WABMA Fake News Debunker – Episode 96 🔥

🚩 Are popular skin-whitening injections in West Africa genuine and safe to use?
🚩 Is Nigeria’s Central Bank planning to scrap old Naira notes soon?
🚩 Has the COVID-19 variant XEC already spread to Nigeria?

In this episode, we dive deep into these viral claims to separate facts from fiction. Don’t fall for fake news—get the truth you need right here!

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Did Netflix Pay Kamala Harris $7 Million? Can Guava Leaves Cure Ulcers? Was EFCC’s X Account Hacked by Fraudsters?

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October 7, 2024

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Did Netflix Pay Kamala Harris $7 Million? Can Guava Leaves Cure Ulcers? Was EFCC’s X Account Hacked by Fraudsters?

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🚩 Did Netflix really hand US Vice President Kamala Harris $7 million?
🚩 Can guava leaves actually cure ulcers, as claimed in recent posts?
🚩 Was Nigeria’s EFCC’s X (formerly Twitter) account hacked by internet fraudsters?

Uncover the truth behind these viral claims in this episode of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker! Let’s separate facts from fiction.

🎥 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/yourlinkhere

🙏 Please check out this week’s edition of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker, where we partner with media professionals to stop the spread of misinformation across social media and news platforms.

🚀 Download more debunker videos and articles:
https://projectfactchecknigeria.org

Pls. share and help combat fake news!

 

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