Authorities of the Nigeria Police Force have dismissed a report that bombs are being planted in every area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
In a statement issued by Force spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police said, “It is surprising and disheartening to read in the news and on social media that bombs are being planted in every area of the Federal Capital Territory, even from some individuals who are presumed to be peace ambassadors and patriotic agents of national unity in Nigeria.
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“I dont think it will do our country any good to continually spread such fearful rumours to further create more panic to citizens and residents of the FCT and Nigeria at large. The statement further stated that, “We still reiterate that the Federal Capital Territory is safe and there is no imminent threat, neither is the FCT being saturated with bombs as speculated in the news”.
The Force reassured residents of the FCT and Nigerians at large to disregard the fake news which was purportedly sponsored to create fear among the people and heat up the polity.
The Police said it will continue to adopt all in effective operational strategies to decimate the activities of non-state actors and other criminal elements in the country.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
