The spokesperson of Ebonyi State Police Command SP Joshua Ukandu has dismissed a vire video currently circulating on social media which alleges that bandits and Fulani herdsmen have invaded Nguzu community Edda LGA of the state.

In a statement in Abakaliki SP Ukandu stated that the said video did not emanate from the state adding that the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor upon receiving the information immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Edda Division, to assess and verify the claim.

He further stated that the Commissioner of of Police after directed the Edda DPO to verify the situation still deployed to the area a tactical teams from the Command Headquarters to make sure the the area is calm and safe guided.

He maintained that after a thorough search and combing operation of the affected bushes and surrounding areas, the Command wishes to categorically state that there are no bandits or Fulani herdsmen lurking in Nguzu Edda Community.

“The report is false, misleading, and intended to create panic and fear among residents of the Area” he said.

according to him the Command urged the people of Nguzu Edda Community and the general public to disregard the unfounded claims saying they are the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to incite fear and disrupt the peace enjoyed in the area.

He noted that CP Okafor reassures residents of Ebonyi State that the Command has put in place adequate security measures to safeguard lives and property across the state.

He enjoined members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command Control Room on 07064515001.

The statement reads “Ebonyi State Police Command is aware of a video currently circulating on social media in which the narrator alleges that bandits and Fulani herdsmen have invaded their community”.

“Upon receiving the information, the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, psc, mnips, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Edda Division, to assess and verify the claim, while tactical teams from the Command Headquarters were deployed to the area”.

“Following a thorough search and combing operation of the affected bushes and surrounding areas, the Command wishes to categorically state that there are no bandits or Fulani herdsmen lurking in Nguzu Edda Community. The report is false, misleading, and intended to create panic and fear among residents”.

“The Command therefore urges the people of Nguzu Edda Community and the general public to disregard the unfounded claims, as they are the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to incite fear and disrupt the peace enjoyed in the area”.

“CP Hope Okafor reassures residents of Ebonyi State that the Command has put in place adequate security measures to safeguard lives and property across the state. She further enjoins members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command Control Room on 07064515001.