The Presidency has firmly denied a viral report alleging that a presidential chef was arrested over a plot to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the claim as completely false and misleading.

Senior officials urged Nigerians to disregard the circulating video, emphasizing that no such incident occurred within the Presidential Villa and that the report was fabricated to cause unnecessary alarm.

The viral video, widely shared across social media platforms, claimed that security operatives had intervened following intelligence suggesting suspicious activities linked to food preparation within restricted presidential areas.

It alleged that a kitchen staff member was arrested and taken into custody for questioning, with specialized security personnel reportedly conducting a discreet investigation to neutralize a potential threat.

The footage further claimed that authorities acted swiftly and professionally, urging the public to remain calm while investigations were ongoing.

However, these assertions were not supported by any official confirmation.

Responding directly to the claims, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dismissed the report unequivocally, stating, “No Aso Rock kitchen staff arrested.

No Aso Rock kitchen staff attempted to poison President Tinubu.

Please ignore this fake news being disseminated by this video.” Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, also reinforced the denial, confirming that the video contained false information and reiterating that there was no threat to the President’s safety.

The Presidency urged the public to rely only on verified official sources and avoid spreading unverified content capable of inciting panic or misinformation.