The Presidency has dismissed claims that a kitchen staff member at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for trying to p%ison President Bola Tinubu.
The denial came from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, March 1. He addressed a circulating video showing scenes allegedly from the presidential villa, with a voiceover narrating a supposed security breach involving a presidential chef.
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In the video, the narrator stated: “Today we examine reports surrounding the shocking arrest of a presidential chef over an alleged plot to p%ison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an incident that has prompted swift intervention by a special police squad and triggered heightened security measures within the presidential environment. According to preliminary information from security sources, the arrest followed intelligence alerts suggesting suspicious activities connected to food preparation procedures within restricted areas linked to presidential operations.
“Authorities moved quickly after receiving credible reports that indicated a possible thr£at to the safety of the president, leading to a coordinated investigation involving specialised security personnel tasked with protecting national leadership. Officials emphasized that the operation was carried out professionally and discreetly to avoid public panic while ensuring that all potential risks were neutralised.”
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“The suspect, identified as a member of kitchen staff attached to presidential services, was reportedly taken into custody for questioning as investigators began examining evidence and verifying claims connected to the alleged p%isoning attempt. Security agencies have urged the public to remain calm, stressing that the investigation remains ongoing and that allegations do not automatically imply guilt until due process.”
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Onanuga refuted the claims directly, writing: “No Aso Rock kitchen staff arrested. No Aso Rock kitchen staff attempted to p%ison President Tinubu. Please ignore this fake news being disseminated by this video.”
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