It Was Just To Gain Followers” — TikToker Confesses Over Viral Bandit Attack Video

Oloyede was arrested on May 23, 2026, by operatives of the Atan Ota Division after his videos, which falsely depicted a bandit invasion, went viral and sparked panic online.

In an interrogation video released by the police spokesperson, CSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect said he created his TikTok account in January 2026 to promote his fashion business but later jumped on a trending “bandit-themed” sound used by other creators.

He admitted that he staged the content purely to gain followers and achieve online fame, saying he was inspired by popular streamers like Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat.

Speaking in Yoruba, Oloyede said he had no real knowledge of any bandit attack and only participated in the trend to boost engagement on his page.

He explained that he chose a bush area behind his shop as a filming location because other TikTok users using the same sound also recorded similar content in isolated places.

He further admitted that some young men living with him assisted in producing the videos.

According to him, the first clip went viral and generated questions from viewers who believed the incident was real. Although he claimed he clarified in comments that it was just content creation, he still went ahead to produce another video.

Oloyede said he later involved a Fulani herder who often grazed cattle around his area, adding that he used the opportunity to create another staged clip suggesting a theft scenario.

He stated that although the herder initially refused to participate, he eventually agreed while his brother filmed the scene, which was later uploaded online.

Before the videos went viral, Oloyede said he had about 60 followers, but after posting the fake clips, his following reportedly grew to over 1,000.

He maintained that his intention was not to cause fear but to gain popularity online.

“I used it to gain followers. People like Peller started from somewhere. Maybe God could help me through that. That was my intention. I didn’t know it would backfire,” he said.

The Ogun State Police Command said the suspect was arrested for creating and distributing false content capable of causing public panic and insecurity.