{
  "id": 19494956,
  "title": "New tools can detect deepfakes with 99% accuracy — Police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/new-tools-can-detect-deepfakes-with-99-accuracy-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T12:46:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/new-tools-can-detect-deepfakes-with-99-accuracy-police/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force has acquired cybersecurity tools capable of detecting deepfake videos, voice cloning, and other AI-generated manipulations with a remarkable 99% accuracy. This development aims to bolster the police's ability to combat the increasing threat of AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, particularly in the lead-up to the upcoming elections. Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi, speaking at a webinar organized by PUNCH Media Foundation, explained that these technologies would help tackle potential instances of AI manipulation used to influence electoral information, impersonate political candidates, and spread false reports that could undermine election security.\n\nAbdullahi highlighted the dangers of AI-generated content, such as videos, photos, and audio recordings, which could falsely portray political figures, public officials, and electoral authorities making statements they never made. He also pointed out that voice cloning could be used to imitate political opponents or other public figures, potentially circulating false announcements, endorsements, threats, and inflammatory messages. Despite these concerns, Abdullahi assured Nigerians that the police have acquired technology to identify such manipulations, with a 99% accuracy rate.\n\nThe police representative emphasized the importance of protecting citizens' right to participate freely in the electoral process and ensuring a level playing field for democratic engagement. He noted that the emergence of AI-related threats necessitates strengthening security agencies' preparedness to address digital manipulation during elections.\n\nA recent example cited by Abdullahi involved the circulation of manipulated photographs purportedly showing an empty stadium at a political rally in a southern state. One image suggested an empty stadium, while another appeared to depict a crowded event with over 50,000 attendees, when the stadium's actual capacity is around 30,000 people. Such content could distort public perception, provoke political disagreements, and create security challenges if not verified.\n\nIn response to such incidents, Abdullahi identified attribution and verification as key responsibilities of the Police Cybercrime Centre. This involves establishing the origin of the information, determining its authenticity, and investigating the circumstances surrounding its circulation. He further disclosed that a suspect had been taken into police custody over false information related to a political candidate from the South-South region. The police will continue investigating such incidents and ensure that anyone found guilty is prosecuted in accordance with the law.\n\nTo address election-related misinformation, the police stressed the importance of collaboration among security agencies, the National Broadcasting Commission, media organizations, civil society groups, and the National Orientation Agency. They urged citizens to verify information through credible platforms before sharing it, warning that unverified reports could heighten political tension and threaten public safety. Abdullahi reaffirmed the police's commitment to enhancing election security through technological innovation, intelligence gathering, investigation, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Police Force says newly acquired cybersecurity tools have the capacity to detect deepfake videos, voice cloning and other forms of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated manipulation with up to 99 per cent accuracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tools-can-detect-deepfakes-with-99-accuracy-police/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria Police Force acquires AI detection tools with 99% accuracy",
    "Tools detect deepfakes, voice cloning, AI-generated misinformation",
    "Aim to combat electoral manipulation and ensure election security"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}