The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly arrested a suspect accused of creating and circulating a viral AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, according to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
The controversy surrounding a viral AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu has taken a new turn, with the Nigeria Police Force reportedly arresting a suspect linked to the creation and distribution of the recording. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed on Thursday that a police crack team apprehended one Ifechukwu Dennis in Benin City, Edo State, over his alleged role in originating the audio clip, which mimicked the President’s voice.
“The IGP crack team has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis who originated the fake voice that he passed on to his gullible targets as President Tinubu’s voice,” Onanuga announced on his verified X account. He added that the police would issue an official statement providing further details on the arrest and ongoing investigation.
The audio recording, which circulated widely on social media, purportedly featured President Tinubu making controversial remarks about insecurity in the South-East, the 2027 presidential election and opposition figures. The clip sparked intense political debate and public reaction before questions emerged about its authenticity, drawing attention to concerns over the increasing use of artificial intelligence to generate and spread misinformation.
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