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The website reports that the Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations of unlawful detention of a minor named Michael Adekunle.

The claim that the Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations of unlawfully detaining a minor named Michael Adekunle is supported by multiple sources. Both THISDAYLIVE and Daily Post Nigeria report that the government has denied these allegations, clarifying that the individual involved is not a minor and is named Michael Adebiyi. This consistent reporting across reputable sources provides strong evidence that the claim is accurate.

May 11, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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The Lagos State Government has dismissed allegations circulating in a viral video that a minor, Michael Adekunle, is being unlawfully detained.
The evidence from multiple sources, including THISDAYLIVE and Daily Post Nigeria, confirms that the Lagos State Government has denied the allegations of unlawfully detaining a minor named Michael Adekunle. The government clarified that the individual involved is Michael Adebiyi, who was 18 at the time of arrest, not a minor. This consistent denial across reputable sources supports the claim that the government has indeed dismissed these allegations.
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Web Consensus Score 90
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Evidence Summary 2 web sources confirm Lagos State Government's denial of allegations.

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