The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed rumors that the home of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was attacked and burned.
Over the weekend, reports spread online claiming that Wike’s residence in Port Harcourt was under attack by unknown individuals. However, on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, released a statement calling the reports false and misleading.
Iringe-Koko stated
“The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a misleading and malicious report circulating on various online media platforms, falsely claiming that riots have erupted in Rivers State, leading to the burning of the residence of the former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, along with other acts of violence.”
She clarified that there was no record of any attack and that the story was a deliberate attempt to cause panic. She also warned that spreading false information could lead to legal consequences.
“The Command categorically states that this report is entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to incite unrest and spread fear among law-abiding residents. There is no record of any such incident, and 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 assured the public that the police are committed to maintaining peace and security in Rivers State. She urged residents to rely on credible sources for information and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement.
“Furthermore, the Police command sternly warns those responsible for spreading such incendiary falsehoods to desist from engaging in activities capable of inciting public disorder. The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on individuals or groups found guilty of spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt the peace in any form.”
