The plateau state government has debunked rumours making the rounds on social media showing luxurious buses on fire with the caption “Plateau crises and genocide worsens as 2 luxurious buses conveying Igbos down East were set on fire with 156 passengers inside”.
In a statement on Saturday night, the Plateau state government said the report was the handiwork of crises merchants and mischief makers who want to create panic and instigate violence and fear among the people.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the security situation in Plateau State is very much under control as security personnel have been deployed to all parts of Jos to enforce the 24 hour curfew still in force, as well as also ensure compliance with the dusk to dawn curfew in Jos South and Bassa LGAs”, the statement reads.
The Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong has directed security agencies to track and fish out the purveyors of such fake information whose objective is to cause panic and crisis.
The statement also states that the public is also advised to desist from sharing such fake information as it can lead to unpleasant consequences for innocent persons.
