Nigeria police arrest suspect behind AI‑fabricated Tinubu voice memo

The Nigeria Police Force arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, identified as the originator of an AI‑generated voice note that was falsely presented as a leaked recording of President Bola Tinubu. The suspect was tracked and taken into custody by a special police unit in Benin following investigations into the viral clip that circulated on May 27, 2026.

The audio mimicked the president’s speech patterns, prompting widespread online controversy and accusations against social‑media activist Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), who was later cleared by fact‑checkers. Authorities highlighted the incident as a growing challenge of AI‑driven misinformation and digital impersonation, urging caution when engaging with unverified content. Police have not released detailed charges, and investigations into any collaborators continue.