Gbemiga Olamikan
Nigerian Police Force has issued a strong warning to individuals who engage in the deliberate act of spreading false information about a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles and other dangerous weapons with a commentary in Hausa language claiming that they were migrating from Benin Republic to Nigeria. NPF claimed that it is an act which is unpatriotic, criminal and punishable under the law.
This was contained in a statement signed by Force Public Relations Office, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi. He reiterated that such can cause significant harm, incite panic, and heat up the polity. He revealed that Police frowns at such act and assures that anyone found to be involved in the creation and/or dissemination of misleading content will face the full extent of the law.
Adejobi said that the trending video portraying a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists, but after thorough and detailed video graphic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on 28th May, 2018. He said “our findings reveal that the video was recently reposted with a misleading narrative and deliberate intention to cause unnecessary panic and disruption within the country.
He said Nigeria Police Force is urging the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information while encouraging everyone to rely on official channels for accurate updates and to report any suspicious activities or content to the authorities.
