Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The State Security Services (SSS) and the Nigeria Police Force are investigating the circulation of a false message claiming that OPay would shut down its operations in Nigeria, the company said on Wednesday.

The leading financial technology company disclosed this at a press conference and town hall meeting on Wednesday, in response to the viral message, which claimed that the company would cease operations in September.

Earlier, a viral post circulated on social media claiming that OPay would shut down its operations on 1 September and stop processing transactions until further notice.

The viral post also urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds from the fintech platform as soon as possible to avoid possible in...