Viral OPay Shutdown Claim Lands Nigerian Woman in Police Custody

A viral claim that OPay would shut down its operations in Nigeria has landed a 27-year-old woman in police custody. The woman, identified as Hafsat Abubakar, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged fake notice claiming that OPay would stop operating from September 1, 2026. The claim quickly gained traction across social media and messaging apps, leaving some customers questioning whether OPay was actually closing down.