By Pascal Ibe
Claim
A video posted on a Nigerian Facebook page has shown people incarcerated in an ice-filled container alongside the claim that these were Nigerians in an ice block prison.
Verdict
This video shared by the Facebook page is FALSE and AI-generated, as findings by FACTWATCH Nigeria have confirmed.
Full Text
The incarceration of Nigerians in foreign prisons is a deeply concerning and multifaceted issue that reflects complex challenges at both individual and systemic levels.
A recurring theme in reports on Nigerians imprisoned abroad is the prevalence of certain types of offenses. Drug-related crimes, particularly drug trafficking, consistently emerge as a primary reason for incarceration. This is especially true in countries with strict anti-drug laws and severe penalties, including the death penalty, such as in parts of Asia. Beyond drug offenses, other common charges include human trafficking, which often involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, and various forms of financial and cybercrime, such as internet fraud and credit card scams. Immigration offenses also account for a significant portion of detentions.
A Facebook page, Dr ovasiz fans, has shared showing people incarcerated in an ice-filled container alongside the claim that these were Nigerians in an ice block prison.
The Facebook page posted the video with a claim that reads, “Ice block prison in abroad.
The post had already generated over 21k reactions with hundreds of comments.
Verification
First, FACTWATCH Nigeria observed that the prison official was seen passing through the tiny space of the ice-filled containers without shifting them. A primary evidence that this video was AI-generated.
The Facebook page didn’t disclose critical details about the video such as location and when the incident happened.
When subjected to an AI detection device, SightEngine confirmed that the video was a deepfake.
Conclusion
As the creation of generative AI tools continues, many people have deliberately created false stories to generate traffic on social media. Thereby misleading many. This video is one of the AI-driven contents.
