The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing an individual, identified as Shawama, claiming to have killed 32 people.
The police said there is no record of Shawama being arrested by its operatives at any time.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement on Tuesday, said the Command was taking the claims seriously.
“As a responsible and responsive agency, the Command has launched a thorough investigation into the allegations and the confessional statements contained in the video.
“The investigation is being conducted leveraging advanced technology, including digital forensics and digital footprint analysis, to ensure a robust and credible outcome,” the statement read.
The police also appealed to members of the public with information that could help identify Shawama or any accomplices.
