Deepfake case study · Video
Nigerian Army, Nigerian citizens, national unity and social cohesion deepfake (Jul 2025)
A deepfake video circulated on Nigerian social media depicting men in Nigerian Army uniforms escorting cattle in Benue State. The video was intended to incite outrage and deepen mistrust between communities and the…
- Incident date
- Jul 2025
- Target
- Nigerian Army, Nigerian citizens, national unity and social cohesion
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A deepfake video circulated on Nigerian social media depicting men in Nigerian Army uniforms escorting cattle in Benue State. The video was intended to incite outrage and deepen mistrust between communities and the military. Fact-checking revealed visual distortions and inconsistencies indicating manipulation.