The Rivers State Police Command has strongly refuted reports circulated online, alleging that violent riots erupted in the state, resulting in setting the residence of Nyesom Wike, incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ablaze.
In a press statement issued on Monday to journalists, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police spokesperson described it as “deliberate report , false and baseless” with the intent of inciting unrest and fear among Rivers residents.
She stressed that there is no record of any such incident and assured the public that 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,” Iringe-Koko said.
The Command also issued a stern warning to individuals or groups responsible for spreading false information, stating that those found culpable would face the full wrath of the law.
“The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on anyone found guilty of spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt the peace in any form,” the statement read.
Reaffirming the commitment of the Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, the Police encouraged members of the public to rely on credible sources for information and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
“Citizens should remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear, the statement added.
The police spokesperson further encouraged the residents to report any security concerns by using the following official contacts: control Room: 08032003514, 08098880134, PPRO: 09014273818 and CRU: 08120822987, 09035774814.
The Command assured the public that proactive measures are in place to maintain peace and prevent any form of disorder.
Also, residents have been advised to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to safeguard the state from any potential threats.
