Akwa Ibom Police Command Dismisses Message On Boko Haram Arrival In South, North-Central
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Akwa Ibom Police Command has dismissed a viral message on alleged arrival of Boko Haram fighters in some Southern and North-Central regions of the country, describing the material as fake and misleading.
A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer,DSP Timfon John,urged the public to disregard the message,remain calm and vigilant.
“The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has been drawn to a viral message in circulation alleging the mass arrival of Boko Haram fighters into some states in the Southern and North-Central regions of the country, including Lagos, Ilorin, and Rivers State, and further claiming that dangerous key holders embedded with tracking devices are being distributed at public places.
“Given Akwa Ibom State’s proximity to some of the states mentioned in the false alert, the Command considers it necessary to address the public directly.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to categorically state that the message is FAKE, MISLEADING, and should be DISREGARDED.
“There is no intelligence from any security agency to support these claims. The content is purely fabricated to cause fear, panic, and unnecessary tension among members of the public.
“Residents of Akwa Ibom State are therefore advised to remain calm, go about their lawful activities and avoid sharing unverified information that can create distress within the state.
“The Command assures the good people of Akwa Ibom State that robust security measures are in place across all Local Government Areas.
“Our patrols, surveillance units, tactical teams and community policing structures are fully operational and actively monitoring the security environment.
“We, however, urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious movements, persons, or activities to the nearest Police Station or any other security agency.
“The cooperation and support of the public remain vital to our collective safety,” the statement added.