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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE DEBUNKS FALSE TERRORISM ALERT IN ABUJA
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CapitalTimesNews / 6 days
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The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a false and misleading message circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, alleging the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe axis and environs, and announcing a curfew. The message is entirely untrue and should be disregarded. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Police Force categorically debunks the claims made in the message. “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,” Adejobi said. The Force believes the message was generated by a devious person or persons with the intent to create tension, incite panic, and destabilize the existing peace in the FCT. Adejobi urged citizens to digest only news and information from the official handles of the Nigeria Police Force on social media and verified news sources. The Nigeria Police Force has also urged the public to exercise caution when sharing information online and to verify the authenticity of any security-related alerts with official sources before disseminating them. “Citizens should disregard news and information not originating from authentic police sources and should not panic due to unverified news circulating on social media,” Adejobi said. The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and residents of the Federal Capital Territory and the entire country. “We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through our emergency contact lines,” Adejobi added. Olumuyiwa Adejobi appreciated the cooperation of the public and assured them of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property.
