Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has denied claims circulating on social media that she was responsible for the alleged re-arrest of popular X (formerly Twitter) influencer Big Ayo. In a statement shared on Tuesday, she dismissed the claim as “fake and false” and urged the public to ignore the report.
The allegation began with a now-deleted post by an X user, who claimed that Abraham had intervened to have Big Ayo taken back into custody following previous online clashes between the actress and the influencer. However, Abraham clarified that she had been on a movie set at the time the re-arrest was purported to have occurred, distancing herself from the viral claim.
“Arrest Ayo as how, pls this is fake and false news. I’m on set filming. Pls kindly disregard. I didn’t get Ayo or anyone arrested; it’s all love from me,” the actress wrote in her response to the online rumours. Her retort underscored her focus on her professional commitments rather than involvement in law enforcement actions against individuals on social media.
Another X user, Prince Adeshina, backed up the actress’s account by clarifying that Abraham was not present at any arrest scene and had no involvement in any alleged detention. He urged the public to treat the viral post with scepticism and noted that the original claim lacked credible evidence.
The resurfaced narrative appears linked to an earlier incident in July 2024, when Abraham took legal action involving individuals accused of cyberbullying her online. That case also involved Big Ayo, who had reportedly made offensive remarks about the actress and her family, prompting a broader social media dispute.
While the 2024 episode did result in legal exposure between the actress and some online critics, the recent viral claim of a new arrest was widely shared without verification. Such misinformation underscores the ongoing challenge of false narratives spreading rapidly across digital platforms, particularly when they involve high-profile personalities and public figures.
Abraham’s clarification reflects a growing trend in which celebrities actively debunk online claims that could harm their reputation. In an era where social media discourse can quickly influence public perception, prompt responses have become a common strategy to counter misinformation.
Observers say this latest episode highlights the need for audiences to exercise caution when consuming and sharing content from unverified sources, especially in matters involving legal or personal reputations.