The Rivers State Police Command has countered a viral report claiming that protests in the state culminated in the burning of the residence of the Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory,FCT
In a statement signed by the Spokesperson,SP Grace Iringe – Koko, the Command described the report as misleading and malicious, concorted by mischief elements to incite unrest and cause fear .
It therefore warned those “spreading falsehoods to stop adding that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on individuals or groups found guilty of spreading misinformation “
“The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a misleading and malicious report circulating on various online media platforms, falsely claiming that riots have erupted in Rivers State, leading to the burning of the residence of the former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, along with other acts of violence.
“The Command categorically states that this report is entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to incite unrest and spread fear among law-abiding residents. There is no record of any such incident, and normalcy prevails across the state. The general public is urged to disregard these unfounded claims, which are clearly intended to cause panic and destabilize the relative peace and security enjoyed by the good people of Rivers State.
“Furthermore, the Police Command sternly warns those responsible for spreading such incendiary falsehoods to desist from engaging in activities capable of inciting public disorder. The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on individuals or groups found guilty of spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt the peace in any form.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge members of the public to rely on credible sources for information and to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies. Citizens should remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear.
“For inquiries or to report security concerns, the public is encouraged to contact the Command through official channels:
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