Police Debunk Rumours Of Terrorists In FCT
The Nigeria Police Force has described as false and misleading, messages circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, alleging the presence of 79 terrorists in Lugbe axis of the FCT.
The fake message also claimed that a curfew has been imposed on the area.
“This message is entirely untrue and should be disregarded. The Police Force categorically debunks the claims made in the message,” the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Sunday.
“From intelligence gathered by the Force Intelligence teams and other security agencies, there are no terrorists taking refuge in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The message, purportedly signed by “ACP Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Police Command Headquarters, Abuja”, is a fabrication.
“The Force believes this message was generated by a devious person or persons with intent to create tension, incite panic and destabilise the existing peace in the FCT.”
It urged citizens to rely on verified official handles of the Nigeria Police Force on social media, viz @PoliceNG on X, @ngpolice on Facebook, and @nigeriapoliceforce on Instagram.
